Coronavirus Update: How is this going to end?

Past outbreaks offer clues. Plus: new research on Delta; the fourth wave; coronavirus in wild deer.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Coronavirus Update

This week: How we'll know when the pandemic is over; what new research reveals about Delta; 100,000 new U.S. cases a day; vaccines vs. natural immunity; the future of standing in lines; coronavirus in wild deer.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CALLAGHAN O'HARE, BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY IMAGES How will the pandemic end? The science of past outbreaks offers clues. Now that the light at the end of the tunnel as dimmed, you may be wondering when the pandemic will officially be over. The answer depends on many factors, perhaps the most critical being the global nature of the crisis. READ THE STORY

NG STAFF Is this the fourth wave? The national seven-day average for new cases just passed 100,000. That's higher than the average number of new cases at the peak of the second wave last summer. SEE THE DATA

PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANCINE ORR, LOS ANGELES TIMES VIA GETTY New research shows why Delta is more infectious and more deadly Delta replicates more quickly and generates more virus particles than other variants, new studies show, but vaccines still protect against serious infections. LEARN MORE RELATED: How stark data about Delta led the CDC to reverse course on masks +

What we're reading Masks are back, maybe for the long term (The Atlantic)  ›› Is it safe to send kids back to school while Delta rages? (NY Times)  ››

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARIO TAMA, GETTY IMAGES People who already had COVID-19 should still get vaccinated, scientists urge Vaccines boost natural immune responses and have an amazing track record of preventing serious illness and death. LEARN MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY JULIE SEBADELHA, ABACA/SIPA USA/AP Delta variant prompts venues to rethink how we stand in line Can new technology, old-fashioned manners, and floor stickers make the waiting game simpler and safer? READ THE STORY

PHOTOGRAPH BY BEN HASTY, MEDIANEWS GROUP/READING EAGLE VIA GETTY IMAGES Wild U.S. deer found with coronavirus antibodies A new study detected coronavirus antibodies in 40 percent of deer tested this year. Here's why that matters. READ MORE

MORE ON YOUR HEALTH

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MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

U.S. expected to authorize booster shots for immunocompromised soon Struggling to assess pandemic risks? You’re not alone. Here's why the CDC reversed course on masks indoors—and how it might affect you Indonesia is a new COVID-19 epicenter. The peak has yet to come. Severe breakthrough infections remain very rare, despite rising concerns Vaccines are highly unlikely to cause side effects long after getting the shot

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