National Geographic | CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

This week: New data on "breakthrough" infections; why variant names are so confusing; what went wrong in Brazil; vaccinating refugees.

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Yes, vaccines block most transmission of COVID-19

The latest data show that getting a shot not only protects vaccinated individuals, it reduces the chance they can spread the virus to others.

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VACCINE UPDATES: The latest on J&J; vaccines during pregnancy +

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How virus variants get their confusing names

B.1.1.7. 501Y.V2. P.1. Right now we're stuck with jumbles of letters and numbers, or country names that stigmatize people from that region. Experts have a plan to fix that.

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The U.S. enters a 'complicated stage' of the pandemic

While there has been significant progress in the rollout of vaccines, cases and hospitalizations are increasing in some areas of the country, including among young people.

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How did Brazil's lauded vaccine program fail at COVID-19?

In a country known for past public health planning, coronavirus cases are still rising while immunizations lag—and now young people are getting hit the hardest.

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Inside the world's first vaccine clinic housed in a refugee camp

They fled Syria, they're living in shelters—but there's vaccine for them, too.

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Got trouble? Have faith, say residents of America's most religious state

COVID-19 may shutter their sanctuaries, and tornadoes may destroy their homes. But for many Alabamians, their faith remains a mighty fortress.

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What we're reading

How the pandemic did, and didn't, change where Americans move (New York Times) ››

How India went from a ray of hope to a devastating record (NPR) ››

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