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As vaccinations start, supply chain security is key
The supply must be protected from those who seek to profit by creating chaos, by greed or by illicit trade The main threat that should occupy…
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Coronavirus and public holidays: what the data say
With the festive season ahead, Nature examines what is known about the risks of COVID spread, and how researchers will spend their time off. As worldwide…
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How have philosophers responded to the pandemic?
Philosophical proposals on a reorganisation of global economy and political ecology could help us find the way forward. In her message to mark World Philosophy Day…
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout requires a global mindset
As the world nervously awaits the rollout of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, everyone should celebrate and honor the incredible scientists who have developed them. In doing…
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Conspiracy theories may seem irrational – but they fulfill a basic human need
There has been a proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 that either reject the existence of the virus altogether or question the official account of its…
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COVID vaccine: even healthcare workers may be hesitant – but new evidence can be reassuring
Healthcare workers will be among the first to be offered a vaccine against coronavirus. But research suggests that some staff are hesitant about accepting one. Why…
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Are ‘immunity passports’ a good idea?
Vaccinations against COVID-19 are getting underway in England and will soon follow elsewhere. This is great news, but just the start of a long programme that…
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A philosophical idea that can help us understand why time is moving slowly during the pandemic
Many people feel that their experience of time has been a bit off this year. Even though the clocks are ticking as they should be, days…
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Economic Recovery Depends on Putting COVID-19 Immunity to Best Use
Policies on managing the end of COVID-19 deconfinements continue to take insufficient account of the immunity acquired by those who have had the illness. The scientific…
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Vaccines are here, but how will we get them to billions of people?
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has just been approved for widespread use in the UK and the government has ordered 40 million doses – enough to vaccinate 20…
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COVID has turned breathing into a deadly event and all of us into potential serial killers
If I hold my breath when I hug my parents, will that spare me the Greek tragedy of killing them? This mental toll will last long…
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Lockdowns, early campus closures in COVID second wave
Several countries in Asia are closing universities or starting university vacations early as a second wave of COVID-19 spreads in the region. This week the governments…