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Coronavirus Update

This week: The quest for accurate death toll data; what full FDA approval means for vaccine mandates; new research into whether COVID causes diabetes; Nepal's troubled trekking industry.

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Will we ever know the real death toll of the pandemic?

The past year has been a stark reminder of global inequalities—including the resources needed to collect timely and accurate data on deaths. These innovators aim to fix that.

FROM THE NY TIMES: Which groups are still dying of COVID-19? +

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COVID-19 deaths fall to levels not seen since March 2020

New cases and reported deaths continue to fall as vaccination rates tick back up. But the emerging toll on mental health, especially among teens, underscores the need to stay vigilant.

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How full FDA approval could pave the way for COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Vaccines are available now for emergency use, but full regulatory approval could boost public confidence—and spur more schools and businesses to start requiring shots.

What we're reading

More kids are going down the 'deep, dark tunnel' of long COVID (STAT) ››

Scientists begin to unravel the mysteries of COVID and brains (Washington Post) ››

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Can COVID-19 lead to diabetes? Here's what you need to know

New studies show that the COVID-19 virus can attack the pancreas, destroy cells that make insulin, and cause some cases of diabetes.

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Will the pandemic crush Nepal's trekking industry?

With nearly all tourism in the region halted, Sherpa communities here face a precarious future.

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