Contrary to What the CDC's New COVID-19 Advice Implies, There Is Strong Evidence That Vaccination Curtails Virus Transmission
Research in Israel, the U.K., and the U.S. has found dramatic reductions in asymptomatic infections.
Research in Israel, the U.K., and the U.S. has found dramatic reductions in asymptomatic infections.
But the vaccinated are still expected to wear masks and socially distance when in public.
"When you push out the first doses faster, you get to herd immunity faster."
"The best vaccine for you is the first one you can get."
We can justifiably hope for normalcy by Independence Day.
Adding a third vaccine could get America back to something resembling normal by this spring.
Wondering what "95 percent efficacy" means? I've got some good news for you.
According to a new study, one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is nearly as effective as two.
The initiative could pave the way for other uses of challenge trials in the UK and beyond. It might even stimulate reconsideration of other policies banning payment for voluntary risk-taking that could save many lives.
It's a good idea, but it should have been done much earlier.
The Atlantic writer says that illiberalism and the urge to shut down debate need to be confronted across the political spectrum.
Why didn't Cuomo and De Blasio build a decent, user-friendly website?
We can’t eliminate the virus, but we can reduce its harm to our lives and livelihoods.
Teachers who refuse to go back to work should not get to cut in line.
By the state’s own estimates, a two-month lockdown was less effective than a slow day of vaccinations.
We need to speed up vaccinations in order to head off the proliferation of more contagious coronavirus variants.
Instead of allowing people with chronic medical conditions to get a higher place in line, a pivotal Oregon committee leans into racial justice considerations.
At a time when supply is constrained and time is of the essence, medical providers in many states are throwing precious doses away.
If the aim is to reduce COVID-19 deaths, Oregon's plan is a failure.
Even as the district struggles to vaccinate seniors, it will soon allow half the city to get in line.
A politicized vaccine distribution process intended to take price out of the picture has given the edge to the rich, connected, and powerful.
He's laid out a five-point plan to speed up getting COVID-19 vaccinations to more Americans.
"Let's do the thing, which saves the most lives," says economist Alex Tabarrok: Instead of holding back second doses, use them all right away.
Vaccine booster doses currently being reserved will be released immediately to inoculate more Americans.
His original guidance forced hospitals to throw away vaccine doses. That still might happen.
More than 4,100 people died of COVID-19 yesterday across the country, but some New York medical providers are dumping vaccines instead of putting them in people's arms.
He will count on future production to provide second doses.
The New York governor says hospitals have to increase vaccinations—but there's a catch.
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The idea is looking less like a Get Out of Jail Free card and more like a hall pass.
The government must move quickly to approve a one-dose regimen for Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.
Ramp up the vaccinations now!
Pandemics are like margin calls, exposing in a moment the pre-existing weakness of various positions and institutions.
It turns out that there is a mechanism in capitalism for allocating scarce goods. It is called a "price."
Vaccinating by age would save many more lives.
We could double the number of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19.
FDA will likely issue an emergency use authorization for a second COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow.
The federal government has apparently neglected to give the company shipping instructions.
Now we wait for the FDA to get around to approving it later this week.
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Don't let stories of rare and dangerous side effects discourage you from getting immunized.
Full FDA approval is likely, and vaccinations could begin next week.
Staying isolated from family and friends is wrenchingly difficult, even when it’s the right thing to do.
Some scientists offer an important reminder about cause and effect.
It is likely to be approved for distribution by the end of the week.
The vaccines are great news, but the winter still looks bleak.