Why I Will Take Whichever (Approved) Covid-19 Vaccine I’m Given

An epidemiologist’s personal…

Self Discovery and the Pandemic

Bax J Ferguson has written a fascinating piece about trans folks who are coming out during the pandemic and finding some comfort and joy (amid the many challenges) in being able to live and work in a safe space. One source tells Bax: “Time spent alone or sheltering in…

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Stories from around Medium about Covid-19 and its impact

There was plenty of hand-wringing around what would happen when rising Covid-19 cases collided with a bad flu season. Turns out that around the world, the flu did not spread…

The Latest: Does it matter which vaccine you get?

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The vaccine rollout is happening worldwide with varied success. But the promise of adding more vaccines to the arsenal is really encouraging news. AstraZeneca and University of Oxford released data today…

How the Microbiome Could Play a Role in Covid-19

As Markham Heid reports for Elemental, some researchers are arguing that evidence suggests people who have altered gut microbiota may have a higher risk of severe Covid-19. “We know that people with comorbid chronic conditions like hypertension…