Coronavirus Update: Nearly 5 million deaths—and it's not over yet

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Coronavirus Update

This week: Global deaths near a devastating milestone; FDA authorizes Pfizer for kids 5-11; what the science says about vaccinating younger kids; tracking new infections and deaths.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MUHAMMAD FADLI, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC COVID-19 has killed nearly 5 million people—and the pandemic is far from over As the world confronts another tragic milestone, experts say the death toll and collateral damage will rise unless vaccines are delivered swiftly. READ THE STORY RELATED: COVID-19 surpasses 1918 flu as deadliest pandemic in U.S. history +

PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID YOUNG, PICTURE ALLIANCE VIA GETTY Here's what we know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids The FDA on Friday authorized Pfizer shots for kids ages 5 to 11. Here's what the science reveals about the safety of the Pfizer shot for that age group, the doses involved, and the role it will play in protecting everyone from the disease. READ THE STORY THE LATEST NEWS: FDA clears first COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 +

COVID-19 AND KIDS

• Children drive Britain's longest-running COVID surge (New York Times) • How to help your kids overcome a fear of shots • Long COVID afflicts kids too. Here's what we know so far. • How to confront COVID-19's toll on kids' mental health

NG STAFF Infections, deaths still alarmingly high, even as this week saw a steep decline The global death toll is approaching 5 million, including almost 750,000 Americans. But many in the U.S. are still refusing to get a vaccine.  TRACK CASES AND DEATHS

What we're reading Another struggle for long COVID patients: disability benefits (NYT)  ›› ERs are swamped with seriously ill patients—but many don't even have COVID (NPR)  ››

MORE ON YOUR HEALTH

JASON TREAT AND KELSEY NOWAKOWSKI; ART BY MAGIC TORCH See how polluted air attacks our body SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPH BY DIXIE D. VEREEN, THE WASHINGTON POST, GETTY What's up with the bacteria in your gut? READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION The world is still falling short of meeting its climate goals READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD BARNES, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Deforestation is leading to more infectious diseases in humans READ MORE

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 Is a variant worse than Delta on the way? Viral evolution offers clues. Why even fully vaccinated older people are at high risk for severe COVID-19 How to confront COVID-19's toll on kids' mental health Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines? Experts weigh in. Is a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 about to hit the U.S.?

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