The Delta Variant: What Scientists Know

The Delta Variant: What Scientists Know

A vaccine for COVID-19 is not yet available. However, new studies are testing whether an antiviral drug, remdesivir, could be effective. The super-contagious Delta variant has caused a global outbreak, prompting new restrictions on travel and warnings for pregnant women. It is much more aggressive than any of the previous variants. Rochelle P. Walensky, director … Read more

C.D.C. Eases Covid Guidelines, Noting Virus Is ‘Here to Stay’

C.D.C. Eases Covid Guidelines

The new guidelines eliminate quarantines and put less emphasis on routine surveillance testing and contact tracing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are loosening their Covid-19 guidelines. People no longer have to isolate themselves at home if they have been exposed to the virus. The sharp move is towards more regulations to slow down … Read more