Many kids don’t show symptoms, narcissists love being essential workers, and dark chocolate could fight the virus in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
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Deadly Racism, a Grim US Forecast and More Science News
How racism affects infection rates, the mental health benefits of nature, and suicidal gun buyers in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
The Pandemic Could Bring a Wave of Measles. And More Science News
A mutation makes the virus more transmissible, but also easier to fight, a ranking of non-pharmaceutical interventions, and the risk of a measles outbreak in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Who Should Get the Vaccine First. And More Science Journal News
Who should be first in line when a vaccine is available, masks don’t hinder exercise, a possible cause of “long covid”, and much more in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Why Some People Are Asymptomatic. And More Science Journal News
High risk jobs, superspreading more common, Trump voters won’t distance, and more in my weekly round-up of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Portraying the Virus as a Scary Demon Works. And More Science News
Masks could save hundreds of thousands of lives, pooled testing could save money, and introducing “Mr. Deadly COVID-19” in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Pandemic Leads Some Americans to Like Big Government. And More Science News
Americans think big government is good now, the protective effect of type O blood, and the willingness to get vaccinated are all covered in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
COVID-19 Immunity Remains Complicated. And More Science Journal News
The acceptability of less rigorous vaccine testing, a passing grade for government, and how information sources affect pandemic behaviour in this week’s roundup of COVID-19 science for The Tyee.
Women Beat Men at Following Pandemic Rules. And More News Straight from Science Journals
Why BC was better than Ontario in long-term care, women are better at following health guidelines, and Neanderthal genes can increase risk in my weekly roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Politicians See a Pandemic Bump in Approval Ratings. And More Science News
A big jump in approval for politicians, 180 vaccines in development, and how the pandemic is affecting our dreams in my weekly roundup of COVID-19 science for The Tyee.