Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants
The rise of coronavirus variants has highlighted the huge influence evolutionary biology has on daily life. But how mutations, random…
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What we know about the new C.1.2 coronavirus variant | Coronavirus pandemic
While much of the world’s focus has been on the Delta variant of coronavirus, a new variant has been identified…
US coronavirus: Tough decisions about who gets an ICU bed are getting perilously close, Fauci says
“We are perilously close,” the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases said. “You’re going to be…
Brazil-Argentina WCup game suspended in coronavirus dispute
Argentina’s World Cup qualifier at Brazil was interrupted after just seven minutes Sunday in a wild dispute over coronavirus concerns,…
US coronavirus: As federal health officials weigh booster shots, experts are reminding Americans the current vaccines are still highly effective
“What’s the goal of this vaccine? The stated goal by (CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky) and others is to prevent…
How many Americans have coronavirus antibodies? Blood donations show vast majority do
More than 80% of Americans have coronavirus antibodies acquired through infection or vaccination, according to a new study of over…
Blood Donor Study Estimates Over 80% of American Adults Now Have Coronavirus Antibodies
Samples being prepared for a blood test.Photo: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP (Getty Images) New research indicates that over 80% of American adults…
Why you shouldn’t panic about coronavirus ‘doomsday variant’ headlines
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus, including variants like delta. Bloomberg/Getty The delta variant of…
Coronavirus latest: Australian businesses raise alarm at reopening doubts as cases rise
One in five US states reported record high levels of Covid-19 hospitalisations during August. By late August, the number of…
New Coronavirus Variant’s Mutations May Boost Spread, Resist Immunity
A coronavirus variant detected in South Africa in May, called C.1.2, has a concerning set of mutations. Scientists say the…