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This Day in COVID: July 25, 2020

China’s ‘bat woman’ calls for Donald Trump to apologise over claim coronavirus leaked from Wuhan lab

Shi Zhengli tells Science magazine that US President should say sorry for linking the research institute to the Covid-19 pandemic.

South China Morning Post

Sinclair pulls show where Fauci conspiracy theory is aired

The Sinclair Broadcast Group said Saturday it is pulling from the air an edition of its “America This Week” program that discusses a conspiracy theory involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and the coronavirus.

PBS

Excess weight can increase risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19

Supporting people to move towards and maintain a healthier weight may reduce the serious effects of COVID-19 on the population, PHE report finds.

Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine

New York Times

Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look

Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of 'maskne' and new mask-friendly makeup trends.

BBC

Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash Can

New York Times

Our Mission

The COVID-19 History Project is a curated archive of the events and policy decisions surrounding the emergence of COVID-19.

The pandemic era of 2020-2022 saw massive increases in restrictions on daily life—enforced by the government and by social stigma—accompanied social protests that roiled cities worldwide

In the United States alone, trillions of dollars were spent by the federal government to offset the forced closure of businesses and the devastation of normal life.

The impacts of these policy decisions are still being felt today.

Some would like us to forget the actions and people that played a significant role during the pandemic.

But we of the COVID-19 History Project don't want to forget. Through our work, we hope there will always be an archive to learn from and interpret this fascinating, disturbing, time in world history.

The Timeline

In order to learn from the mistakes of the past, and give COVID-19 decision makers the credit—both good and bad—they deserve, we have compiled a media timeline from every day of the pandemic.

We have endeavored to make the timeline comprehensive without being duplicative, following the major trends as they unfolded.

We provided analyses for each month highlighting major events, but encourage readers to make their own conclusions about these events as well.

This Day in COVID: July 25, 2021

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Why an Asteroid Strike Is like a Pandemic

Both are low-probability but catastrophic events—and both can be mitigated if we act early enough

Scientific American

The CDC says masks for the vaccinated are optional. As COVID cases climb, some feel differently.

While the CDC has not called for the vaccinated to wear masks to protect against COVID-19 as virus variants surge, many health experts say they are.

USA Today

Fauci Sounds New Virus Warnings

Top US infectious disease expert says, ‘We’re putting ourselves in danger’ with lagging COVID-19 vaccinations

Voice of America English News

Fauci: ‘We’re going in the wrong direction’ on Covid | CNN Politics

CNN

A rare snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has tested positive for coronavirus | CNN

CNN

How has the COVID-19 Pandemic affected Recreational Drug Use?

This article considers how the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 has affected recreational drug use.

News-Medical

Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.

PBS

Olympics Athletes must wear masks at Games apart from podium moment

Reuters

French lawmakers approve bill to tackle fourth wave of coronavirus

Reuters

Could Covid vaccine be taken as a pill?

Researchers are looking at easier ways for people to get the vaccine, including via inhalers and tablets.

BBC

Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates.

BBC

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tells CNN Funding China’s Wuhan Lab Research Was Necessary

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tells CNN Funding China's Wuhan Lab Research Was Necessary

Deadline

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that global supply chains are a huge house of cards

Notable events — including the COVID-19 pandemic — have revealed the weaknesses in global supply chains. Companies need to ensure the resiliency of the manufacturing and distribution systems.

The Conversation