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How many times can you get COVID?

Public health experts weigh in on the latest science on the question of reinfections

Salon · Aug 6, 2022

Some experts see less value in a new LA mask mandate at this stage of the pandemic

LOS ANGELES — As successive waves of COVID-19 have swept across the Southland, Michael Matteo Rossi, a 35 year-old filmmaker who lives in Los Feliz, has gamely masked up whenever he shopped, ate out or visited with his parents, who are in their 70s.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022

What are risks for COVID-positive Biden?

Public health experts weigh in on the risks and dangers to the president, who has just tested positive for COVID-19

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

Dangers of getting COVID while pregnant

A new study found that babies exposed to COVID-19 were significantly more likely to have neurodevelopment issues

Salon · Jun 13, 2022

Can new COVID-19 vaccine win over the anti-vaxxers?

With three COVID-19 vaccines already authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Americans have easy access to plenty of shots.

Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022

Novavax's new shot may sway anti-vaxxers

Experts hope the new COVID vaccine, which uses older biotechnology, could help the unvaccinated come around

Salon · Jun 6, 2022

Q&A: A parents’ guide to COVID booster shots for kids 5-11

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- With COVID-19 cases rising again in the Bay Area, parents have a new consideration for protecting their children this week: The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Tuesday for kids ages 5-11 to get a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

Omicron subvariants guide: An epidemiologist answers 5 essential questions

An endless stream of subvariants of Omicron has emerged in the past few months. Here's a rundown.

Inverse · May 14, 2022

Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there's no mandate? 4 essential reads to help you decide

On April 18, 2022, a judge in Florida struck down the federal mandate requiring passengers on mass transit to wear masks. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, it is no longer a requirement. When asked…

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022

Experts split on masks on planes

The decision to overturn the mask mandate on airplanes "will not worsen the pandemic," one expert tells Salon

Salon · Apr 20, 2022