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Coronavirus Update

This week: Scientists scramble to understand how dangerous Lambda is; why you might not need a booster shot yet; mask mandates are coming back; the post-pandemic pilgrimage; tackling Muslim opposition to vaccines.

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The Lambda variant has strange mutations. And it's rapidly spreading in South America.

The variant that slid under the radar for months has mutations that help it dodge the immune system. Researchers are scrambling to figure out if it is more dangerous or transmissible than Delta.

THE DELTA VARIANT: Here's where it's spreading +

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Scientists say COVID-19 booster shots aren't needed yet—here's why

For the fully vaccinated, the Pfizer shot generates an immune response that could last years and is protective against severe disease and death.

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Mask mandates are coming back as cases surge in all 50 states

There are disturbing signs that the virus is surging—again. Every U.S. state is reporting a rise in cases with the national seven-day average passing 28,000, up from a low of 12,000 in late June.

What we're reading

In places like Missouri, this year will be worse than last (The Atlantic) ››

How we'll know when the COVID-19 crisis is over (NPR) ››

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Pilgrimages could be the next post-COVID travel trend

Traditionally religious, pilgrim routes may offer travelers from all walks of life a chance to find inner peace and reconnect with the world.

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Muslim leaders and activists tackle opposition to COVID-19 vaccines

Outreach programs to dispel COVID-19 vaccine disinformation are having an impact on vaccination rates within some Muslim communities.

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Are we turning our children into germaphobes?

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

FDA adds warning of rare autoimmune disorder linked to J&J vaccine

The Delta variant is spreading fast, especially where vaccination rates are low

Long COVID afflicts kids too. Here's what we know so far.

Heart problems after vaccinations are very rare—and often resolve quickly

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

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