https://www.wcmu.org/tags/coronavirus Coronavirus en-US Copyright Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:32:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-07-12/a-woman-died-of-covid-after-contracting-2-variants-at-the-same-time-researchers-say The woman had both the alpha and beta variants of the coronavirus, which were found first in the U.K. and South Africa, respectively. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:32:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-07-12/a-woman-died-of-covid-after-contracting-2-variants-at-the-same-time-researchers-say Bill Chappell https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-07-01/bangladesh-locks-down-as-daily-covid-cases-quintuple Bangladeshi soldiers are enforcing a seven-day lockdown. As the West opens up, poorer countries with low vaccination rates are being hit by wave after wave of COVID-19. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:56:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-07-01/bangladesh-locks-down-as-daily-covid-cases-quintuple Lauren Frayer, Sushmita Pathak https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-04/the-cdcs-no-2-official-says-the-u-s-isnt-ready-for-another-pandemic The United States wasn't ready for the pandemic "and we have a lot of work to do to get better prepared for the next one," says Dr. Anne Schuchat, who is retiring after 33 years at the agency. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:02:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-04/the-cdcs-no-2-official-says-the-u-s-isnt-ready-for-another-pandemic Steve Inskeep, Avie Schneider https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-25/childrens-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-is-as-low-as-it-is-for-the-flu Though the odds are comparable, many parents worry more about the less familiar disease. New mask guidelines have heightened anxiety. Experts explain the actual versus perceived risks of severe COVID. Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-25/childrens-risk-of-serious-illness-from-covid-19-is-as-low-as-it-is-for-the-flu Richard Harris https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-22/after-months-of-a-racing-heart-and-burning-feet-a-covid-long-hauler-gets-a-diagnosis Jennifer Minhas is among those who suffer lingering problems after COVID-19. A diagnosis of POTS, a little-known circulation disorder that mostly affects women, offers a way forward. Sat, 22 May 2021 11:01:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-22/after-months-of-a-racing-heart-and-burning-feet-a-covid-long-hauler-gets-a-diagnosis Allison Aubrey https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-18/its-time-for-americas-fixation-on-herd-immunity-to-end-scientists-say Researchers say the herd immunity threshold isn't the right finish line to end the pandemic. Instead, the public should just focus on getting as many people vaccinated as possible. Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-18/its-time-for-americas-fixation-on-herd-immunity-to-end-scientists-say Geoff Brumfiel https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-14/a-principal-and-his-tape-measure-schools-are-helping-do-covid-19-contact-tracing Struggling to keep up with a COVID-19 surge in Michigan, overwhelmed local health departments turned to schools, and recruited principals and teachers as supplemental contact tracers. Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/health-science-and-environment/2021-05-14/a-principal-and-his-tape-measure-schools-are-helping-do-covid-19-contact-tracing Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-13/india-reports-nearly-9-000-cases-of-black-fungus-infection Doctors say India's battle with COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented rise in mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection that preys on people with weakened immune systems. Thu, 13 May 2021 14:13:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-13/india-reports-nearly-9-000-cases-of-black-fungus-infection Kamala Thiagarajan https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-06/new-zealand-pauses-travel-bubble-with-australia-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-in-sydney Less than three weeks after launching quarantine-free travel between the two countries, New Zealand is suspending flights from Australia after new cases were found there. Thu, 06 May 2021 12:22:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/national-world-news/2021-05-06/new-zealand-pauses-travel-bubble-with-australia-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-in-sydney Scott Neuman https://www.wcmu.org/2021-05-06/if-your-brain-feels-foggy-and-youre-tired-all-the-time-youre-not-alone The pandemic has done a number on us, in too many ways to count. Our bodies are responding with feelings of fatigue and lack of focus, experts say. Here are some tips to help you feel better. Thu, 06 May 2021 09:01:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2021-05-06/if-your-brain-feels-foggy-and-youre-tired-all-the-time-youre-not-alone Rhitu Chatterjee