The Best Articles in Coronavirus
The most useful articles and videos in Coronavirus from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Coronavirus Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Coronavirus by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- Young and middle-aged people, barely sick with covid-19, are dying from strokes
- How the pandemic is changing home design
- Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
- The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
- Why tattooing vaccines, instead of injecting them, could make our shots work better
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Exponential growth and epidemics
A good time for a primer on exponential and logistic growth, no? Home page: https://www.3blue1brown.com Brought to you by you: http://3b1b.co/covid-thanks Da...
Mask Wars | NEJM
This documentary video explores the controversies surrounding masks and mask mandates throughout the centuries. The changing perceptions of masking leading u...
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Billionaires at Davos don't think COVID is a cold
A few weeks ago, the New York Times called mask-wearers "the last holdouts". This week, the world's richest people went to great lengths to protect themselves from COVID
Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations
Long COVID is an often debilitating illness of severe symptoms that can develop during or following COVID-19. In this Review, Davis, McCorkell, Vogel and Topol explore our knowledge of long COVID and highlight key findings, including potential mechanisms, the overlap with other conditions and potential treatments. They also discuss challenges and recommendations for long COVID research and care.
Were bivalent boosters worth it?
The biggest questions about the newest Covid-19 vaccines are still unanswered.
Covid, RSV and the flu: A case of viral interference?
The ‘tripledemic’ unfolding this winter is one of several odd trends among respiratory virus infections these last years. Viruses, it turns out, can block one another and take turns to dominate.
Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?
At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Coronavirus—all under 10 minutes.
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
A new scientific finding has uncovered why we get more viral colds, flu and Covid in winter and during cold snaps.
How the pandemic is changing home design
The pandemic has us craving bigger homes with more rooms.
Young and middle-aged people, barely sick with covid-19, are dying from strokes
Doctors sound alarm about patients in their 30s and 40s left debilitated or dead by strokes. Some didn’t even know they were infected by coronavirus.
Why tattooing vaccines, instead of injecting them, could make our shots work better
A tattoo machine may be a better delivery method for DNA vaccines than the standard syringe and hypodermic needle.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Coronavirus.
We Might Have Long Covid All Wrong
Some post-Covid symptoms may be produced by the brain. Does that make them any less real?
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
Pandemic prevention as fire-fighting
Fire has almost disappeared as a cause of death in the developed world. A similar approach could do the same for infectious diseases.
This Scientist Created a Rapid Test Just Weeks Into the Pandemic. Here’s Why You Still Can’t Get…
Irene Bosch developed a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 test in early 2020. The Harvard-trained scientist already had a factory set up. But she was stymied by an FDA process experts say made no sense.
What If COVID Reinfections Wear Down Our Immunity?
Dr. Anthony Leonardi is a lightning rod for debate. If he’s right, this pandemic poses a greater threat than widely assumed.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Coronavirus, including:
zeynep tufekci
Complex systems, wicked problems. Society, technology, science and more. @Columbia professor. @NYTimes columnist. My newsletter @insight http://theinsight.org
Dr. Saskia Popescu
ID Epi & IP | Senior Fellow @CSRisks | Asst Prof @ScharSchool | @uarizona | @georgetown_ghss | @JHSPH_CHS ELBI | Mastodon @SaskiaPopescu@med-mastodon.com
CDC Emergency
The handle for CDC's Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). We tweet ways to #PrepYourHealth, abt public health preparedness, & during emergency responses.
World Health Organization (WHO)
We are the #UnitedNations’ health agency - #HealthForAll. ▶️ Always check our latest tweets on #COVID19 for updated advice/information.
Science Magazine
The world's leading outlet for cutting-edge research in all areas of science. Follow @NewsfromScience for stories from our news team.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Coronavirus, including:
ProPublica
Pursuing stories with moral force. Send us things: http://propub.li/3ewuUKH. Newsletter: http://propub.li/2Opjiys. Mastodon: https://newsie.social/@ProPublica
MIT Technology Review
Our in-depth reporting on innovation reveals and explains what’s really happening now to help you know what’s coming next. http://technologyreview.com/newsletters
Our World in Data
Data and research to understand big global problems and make progress against them. Based out of @UniOfOxford, founded by @MaxCRoser. @ourworldindata@vis.social
Vox
Understand the news. Support Vox with a contribution: http://vox.com/give-now
The Atlantic
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
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