June 11, 2021
The unproven lab leak theory, Wuhan lab and virus origin: Reporting best practices
First Draft
Pandemic Habits May Fade—But the Wisdom You Gained Won’t

Humans are adaptable; when our surroundings and circumstances change, so do we
Time Magazine
Paraguay publishes names of the vaccinated to stop COVID cheaters

Paraguay’s public database lists the person’s name, place of vaccination, type of vaccine and doses to help stop cheats.
Al Jazeera
The politics of Japan’s Taiwan vaccine donation

Japan quietly shifts its stance on Taiwan amid growing concerns over Beijing’s economic and military might.
Al Jazeera
Suicide attempts rose among adolescent girls during pandemic, ER data suggest | CNN

CNN
Who Remains Unvaccinated? A COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor Analysis | KFF

As more people across the country get at least an initial dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials are increasingly trying to reach the shrinking pool of unvaccinated adults – now roughly a third of all adults. The latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report explores this group’s demographic profile and finds that, compared to…More
KFF
Will we ever know the real death toll of the pandemic?

The past year has been a stark reminder of global inequalities—including the resources needed to collect timely and accurate data on deaths. These innovators aim to fix that.
National Geographic
Safeguarding dialysis services during the COVID-19 pandemic - Nature Reviews Nephrology

Interruptions to dialysis services in resource-limited settings, like India, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted our ill-preparedness. We need alternative plans to safeguard the provision of this life-sustaining treatment and protect our vulnerable patients.
Nature
Youth suicide attempts soared during pandemic, CDC report says

Researchers, though, cautioned against drawing direct lines between the spike and conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
NBC News
What Did COVID Do to Friendship?

The pandemic reoriented our economy of attention, redefining the limits of who and what we could care about.
The New Yorker
Flying Overseas? There's A LOT You Need To Know. Here's A Guide

Interest in international air travel is rising. If you're want to fly out of or into the United States, there's a lot you need to know. Here are answers to key questions.
NPR
In Hawaii, Reimagining Tourism for a Post-Pandemic World Published 2021
The New York Times
Why Some Orthodox Jewish Women Won’t Get Vaccinated Published 2021
The New York Times
How ‘prebunking’ can fight fast-moving vaccine lies

Research shows false news spreads six times faster than the truth, and information about COVID-19 vaccines is not immune to this problem. That is why public health officials are exploring ways to get ahead of those lies through a social psychology tool called prebunking.
PBS
Romanians queue for COVID-19 vaccine and free barbecue at bustling market
Reuters
Ed Yong Wins Pulitzer Prize for Pandemic Coverage
A reading list of his essential work
The Atlantic
‘My dream was buried’: the children of India orphaned by Covid

Officials and NGOs say orphans now face the double threat of neglect and being vulnerable to exploitation
The Guardian
Delta variant makes up 10% of new COVID cases in the US. Should Americans be worried?
USA Today
Perspective | The pandemic shed light on what it’s like to be a stay-at-home parent
The Washington Post
CDC: ER visits for suspected suicide attempts among teenage girls rose during pandemic
The Washington Post


