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COVID’s mental health fallout will last a long time. Here’s how we’re targeting pandemic depression and anxiety
Richard Bryant, UNSW Although Australia is now largely COVID-free, the repercussions of the pandemic are ongoing. As the pandemic enters its second year, many people
Should I get a COVID vaccine while I’m pregnant or breastfeeding? Is it safe for me and my baby?
Nina Jane Chad, University of Sydney and Karleen Gribble, Western Sydney University From Monday, Australia’s front-line health workers, quarantine staff, border control officers, and workers
Biden promises to spend billions in aid for global Covid vaccination effort, COVAX
White House officials have stated that President Joe Biden will spend $4 billion on the international Covid vaccine initiative, COVAX. They further added that President
England coronavirus infections plummet, according to study
Photo by Hakan Nural on Unsplash Coronavirus infections have strongly declined across England due to strict lockdown measures. A survey conducted by the Imperial College
Why you shouldn’t eat out for Valentine’s Day: An epidemiologist explains a few facts of life
Ryan Malosh, University of Michigan Editor’s Note: With another holiday approaching, it’s tempting to want a taste of freedom from COVID-19 social distancing. Who doesn’t
In 2010, a virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 was already present in Cambodia
Alexandre Hassanin, Muséum national d’histoire naturelle (MNHN) In November and December 2010, UNESCO and Cambodian authorities invited researchers from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in
4 things about mRNA COVID vaccines researchers still want to find out
Archa Fox, University of Western Australia and Harry Al-Wassiti, Monash University The first mRNA vaccines approved for use in humans — the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna
Weed withdrawal: More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms
Lara Coughlin, University of Michigan In stark contrast to the overblown fears portrayed during decades past, these days, most people think cannabis is relatively harmless.
10 parenting strategies to reduce your kids’ pandemic stress
Amanda Sheffield Morris, Oklahoma State University and Jennifer Hays-Grudo, Oklahoma State University Parents are dealing with huge demands on their time and energy. Children may