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Coronavirus Update

This week: What you need to know about Merck's new antiviral pill; the U.S. approaches a grim milestone; how COVID-19 attacks all five senses; an interview with Dr. Fauci.

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The U.S. is approaching 700,000 deaths

The country is on track to meet the grim milestone this weekend. Meanwhile, Merck announces it has a promising antiviral pill, and the CDC has an urgent warning for pregnant women—only 30 percent of whom are vaccinated.

700,000 DEAD AMERICANS: See the epic scale of loss, in one image
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PHOTOGRAPH BY MERCK

How Merck's antiviral pill could change the game for COVID-19

Promising results from clinical trials suggest that the drug may become the first at-home treatment cleared for use by the FDA.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MYRIAM TIRLER, HANS LUCAS VIA REDUX

COVID-19 can damage all five senses—not just taste and smell

The virus that causes the disease disrupts all the ways humans perceive the world. For some, the loss may be permanent. "No one can really empathize unless it happens to them."

RELATED: How asymptomatic infections silently damage the body +

What we're reading

Why we need to upgrade our face masks—and where to get them (Scientific American) ››

In Portugal, there is virtually no one left to vaccinate (New York Times) ››

PHOTOGRAPH FROM NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

One-on-one with Dr. Fauci: 'I'm afraid ... they're going to forget.'

In an interview with National Geographic, Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on his life, his career, and beyond: "What I'm afraid of as we get out of this is that ... people are just going to either forget or not care how this outbreak completely gripped the world. They're going to forget."

RELATED: Fauci recalls the terrifying early days of the AIDS epidemic
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PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN WILKES

The epic COVID-19 memorial on the National Mall, in one stunning photo

4,882 photos taken over 30 hours. Nearly 700,000 flags representing American lives lost. An incalculable measure of grief.

HOW IT WAS MADE

MORE ON YOUR HEALTH

PHOTOGRAPH BY JEAN-FRANCOIS BADIAS/AP

How COVID-19 vaccines may lead to new shots for other deadly viruses

PHOTOGRAPH BY STACY KRANITZ

Yes, dogs can 'catch' emotions from their human companions

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY LAB OF MISFITS

The amazing ways your brain determines what you see

FINE ART IMAGES, HERITAGE IMAGES/GETTY

How a public health crisis nearly derailed the American Revolution

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

Why the CDC and FDA only approved booster shots for some Americans

How will the pandemic end? The science of past outbreaks offers clues.

COVID-19 may impair men's sexual performance

Is a variant worse than Delta on the way? Viral evolution offers clues.

Can vaccine mandates overcome modern hurdles?

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