The FDA OKs an Extra Vaccine Dose for Immunosuppressed People
The federal agency will allow people living with organ transplants, undergoing cancer treatments, and taking some medications to get a third shot.
Cases Among Kids, New Mandates, and More Coronavirus News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
Covid Meant a Year Without the Flu. That’s Not All Good News
The 2019–20 flu season basically didn’t happen. Same for a couple other respiratory viruses. But that could make future seasons worse.
The Pandemic Turns One, Vaccine Trials Adapt, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
The Perplexing Psychology of Returning to ‘Normal’
For a year now, we’ve been living in constant fear of Covid-19. But when you get that vaccine in your arm, it’s not like your stress will magically melt away.
A Genetic Curse, a Scared Mom, and the Quest to ‘Fix’ Embryos
Danielle Messer carried a mitochondrial mutation that left her son severely disabled. Before even daring another pregnancy, she tracked down an “egg specialist.”
The US Has 3 Covid Vaccines—Testing New Ones Is Complicated
Now that authorized versions are available, it’s tough to recruit volunteers for trials that might give them a placebo. But there are other options.
How to Find a Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment in Your Area
Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help you figure out when you’re eligible, where to go, and what to expect.
More Covid Vaccine Choices Mean New Equity Challenges
Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine can be delivered in a single dose, but it’s also slightly less effective. Who should get it?
Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Here's all the WIRED coverage in one place, from how to keep your children entertained to how this outbreak is affecting the economy.