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A vial of the experimental Novavax coronavirus vaccine is ready for use in a London study in 2020. Novavax's vaccine candidate contains a noninfectious bit of the virus — the spike protein — with a substance called an adjuvant added that helps the body generate a strong immune response.

A New Type Of COVID-19 Vaccine Could Debut Soon

Instead of putting genetic instructions into people whose cells then make a viral protein, the vaccines from Novavax, Medicago and Sanofi carry a spike protein payload.

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending allowing people to mix COVID-19 vaccine doses. Here, people walk past a vaccination clinic this week in Toronto.

Want To Mix 2 Different COVID-19 Vaccines? Canada Is Fine With That

As of late May, 50.6% of Canada's population had received at least one vaccination shot — but only 4.6% of the population was fully vaccinated.

When wildfire smoke choked their community last summer, Amy Cilimburg (left), the director of Climate Smart Missoula, helped Joy and Don Dunagan, of Seeley Lake, Mont., get a HEPA air filter through a partnership with the Missoula City-County Health Department.

When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

Kelly Hans holds a box of Narcan nasal spray at the county's One-Stop Shop in Austin.

Indiana Needle Exchange That Helped Contain An HIV Outbreak May Be Forced To Close

In rural Scott County, Ind., hundreds of people got HIV from sharing dirty needles. Now the syringe exchange widely credited with containing the outbreak is under political pressure to shut down.

Evangelina Garcia, widow of Leon Martinez, who died of COVID-19 after contracting it at Donovan state prison, is shown with his children looking at a family photo album at their Yucaipa home on May 21, 2021. His children, from left, are Andrew Martinez, Bella Martinez and Leon Martinez Jr.

Family Of Donovan Inmate Files Claim For Wrongful Death From COVID-19

Our partners at inewsource are reporting that the first known COVID-19 wrongful death claim has been filed against the state prison in San Diego.

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher demonstrates how to administer naloxone in front of the County Administration building in San Diego, Calif. May 21, 2021.

San Diego County To Make Overdose Reversing Drug Available In Community

San Diego County leaders Friday announced plans to increase community distribution of naloxone — an overdose reversal medication — at several community-based locations and clinics throughout the region following a spike in overdose deaths.

The Kindred Spirits sculpture in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, pays tribute to a gift from the Choctaw nation to help during the 19th century potato famine. Ireland paid it back with donations to the Navajo and Hopi nations to help them during the pandemic.

Opinion: What Native Americans Can Teach Rich Nations About Generosity In A Pandemic

It's inspiring when a spirit of generosity goes global. But to fight this pandemic, well-off nations must do their part. That's why we think Biden's stand on vaccine patents is a vital step.

You Don't Have To Suffer To Benefit From COVID Vaccination — But Some Prefer It

Live-tweeting your fever and body aches after your second shot is the ultimate humble-brag of 2021. But does it really matter to immunity if you have a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?

You Don't Have To Suffer To Benefit From COVID Vaccination — But Some Prefer It

Live-tweeting your fever and body aches after your second shot is the ultimate humble-brag of 2021. But does it really matter to immunity if you have a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?

An undated artist rendering of the coronavirus.

April 2021: Coronavirus Blog Archive

This is the April 2021 archive of breaking news about the coronavirus pandemic.

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