A deadly, global pandemic hit five years ago; are we prepared for the next one?
This month marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was circulating for months, likely ...
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Gov. Walz: State employees required to work in-person for at least half of scheduled work days
The policy change provides an exemption for employees who live more than 75 miles away from their primary work location.
Q&A: Canada slowest in reporting bird flu at 618 days—but past COVID response shows potential for improvement
The global average for countries to report genetic information about bird flu, crucial to tracking and preventing a human ...
Street performer marks COVID-19 pandemic’s 5-year anniversary by singing ‘Rise Up’ to Chicago
Andrew David, a Chicago street performer, has once again emerged as a symbol of the city’s strength by singing “Hallelujah” ...
The pandemic badly affected young people’s mental health – but also showed what they need now to thrive
The crisis in young people’s mental health means securing a healthy, thriving adult population in the future becomes less ...
Are we more prepared for the next pandemic? Or less?
Local health experts say Greater Boston is generally more prepared for a pandemic now than it was in 2020, but headwinds ...
From Banana Bread to Sourdough, Which Cooking Project Helped You Cope with the Pandemic?
From sourdough starters to banana bread, the meals we made in isolation became a communal experience. We cooked not just to ...
Saving the Paper, and Our Memory of the Pandemic
On a recent walk through the second-floor space, a visitor could see the issues of The Times printed on April 11, 2019, with ...
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Is Rhode Island ready for the next pandemic? Why you should be optimistic
PROVIDENCE – Philip Chan remembers the grueling early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was really chaotic with a lot of unknowns. I think that was the most challenging part,” Chan said.
The pandemic left a lasting imprint on San Diego County’s health care system
Five years ago, COVID-19 brought unprecedented change to health care throughout San Diego County. While some of those changes ...