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- C.D.C. Warns the New Virus Variant Could Fuel Huge Spikes in Covid-19 Cases January 17, 2021The more contagious version, first identified in Britain, is expected to spread widely and lead to further strains on an already overburdened health care system.Apoorva Mandavilli and Roni Caryn Rabin
- Cuomo Outlines Plans to Revive Arts and Culture Industries January 17, 2021Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that New York urgently needs to bring the arts back — not only to help jobless artists, but to make sure that New York City survives.Sarah Bahr
- What Does a More Contagious Virus Mean for Schools? January 17, 2021The coronavirus variant discovered in Britain is more easily spread among children, as it is among adults. Current safeguards should protect schools, experts said, but only if strictly enforced.Apoorva Mandavilli
- How to (Literally) Drive the Coronavirus Away January 17, 2021What’s the transmission risk inside a car? An airflow study offers some insight for passengers and drivers alike.Emily Anthes
- Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers January 17, 2021“There will be a period of epic withdrawal,” warned one addiction specialist, once schools, activities and social life return to normal.Matt Richtel
- Biden to Elevate Science Adviser to His Cabinet January 16, 2021The president-elect will nominate Eric S. Lander to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy, a post left vacant by President Trump for 18 months.Carl Zimmer
- Biden Picks Former F.D.A. Chief Kessler to Lead U.S. Vaccine Efforts January 15, 2021Dr. David Kessler, who helped speed the development and approval of AIDS drugs in the 1990s, will become the top science official for the initiative the Trump administration had called Operation Warp Speed.Sheila Kaplan and Sheryl Gay Stolberg
- How to Reimagine Your Relationship to Alcohol January 15, 2021For many, January is a month to rethink how much they imbibe, whether they’re worried about heavy drinking or just looking for a reset.Julia Bainbridge
- U.S. to Require Negative Virus Tests From International Air Passengers January 15, 2021Before they board planes to the U.S., passengers will have to produce proof that they are not infected or have recently recovered.Apoorva Mandavilli
- China Places Over 22 Million on Lockdown Amid New Covid Wave January 15, 2021The country is experiencing its worst coronavirus flare-up since last summer, testing the government’s success in subduing the disease.Steven Lee Myers
- Need a New Knee or Hip? A Robot May Help Install It January 15, 2021As more people strive to stay active on aging frames, robots and other technologies are likely to play a wider role in helping surgeons replace joints.John Hanc
- Harold N. Bornstein, Trump’s Former Personal Physician, Dies at 73 January 14, 2021He attested that President Trump would be the “healthiest president ever,” but he was later expelled from his orbit.Katharine Q. Seelye
- Which Americans Can Get a Covid-19 Vaccine Now? Full Guidance January 14, 2021Here are answers to some common questions about the U.S. government’s issued recommendations regarding which people in the country should be vaccinated first.Abby Goodnough
- Some Medical Students Wait in Line for Covid Vaccine, While Others Share Selfies of Shots January 14, 2021Across states and schools, medical students’ access to the coronavirus vaccine has varied widely, creating some confusion and stress.Emma Goldberg
- Does Double-Masking Help Slow the Spread of Covid? January 14, 2021Health experts double down on their advice for slowing the spread of the coronavirus.Katherine J. Wu
- Negative Coronavirus Test Required For Travelers Entering U.S. January 14, 2021Beginning Jan. 26, international travelers bound for the United States must show negative coronavirus test results before boarding their flights. Here’s what you need to know.Katherine J. Wu
- Johnson & Johnson Expects Covid Vaccine Results Soon but Lags in Production January 14, 2021The U.S. needs J.&J.’s one-shot vaccine more than ever. But the company is behind on manufacturing promises made in its Operation Warp Speed contract.Carl Zimmer, Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland
- Zoom Funeral Tips January 14, 2021Holding a funeral or memorial on a videoconferencing platform like Zoom offers several advantages: It’s easy for distant guests to attend, and you can record it.Steven Birenbaum
- China Bars Entry to 2 Members of W.H.O. Team Investigating Covid in Wuhan January 14, 2021Beijing has repeatedly impeded the global inquiry into the emergence of the coronavirus. Two scientists on the team remained in Singapore after testing positive for antibodies.Javier C. Hernández
- Covid Vaccine Effort: The Push to Reach Wary Medical Workers January 14, 2021Some staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities don’t want to take the Covid-19 vaccine. Their employers are trying to change their minds.Rebecca Robbins, Sabrina Tavernise and Sharon Otterman