Esther Bell is a writer for Nautilus and for the Daily Dot. She recently graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism, and her work has appeared in Bustle and Teen Vogue.
Though more and more people are getting vaccinated in the U.S.—as many as 50% of Americans have gotten at least one dose—highly contagious forms of COVID-19 are continuing to spread. As these new forms of COVID spread nationwide, some citizens are wondering if they should get more than one vaccine. Experts are advising against that. […] More
Summer vacations are looking like a possibility again for vaccinated individuals. Domestic travel and quarantine restrictions are lightening up for those who have gotten the jab, and the U.S. is likely to see an increase in travel in the summer of 2021. But even if you are vaccinated, what is the safest way to travel? […] More
As vaccine rollouts in the U.S. continue, so does the flood of vaccine selfies shared on social media. But is it safe to post a selfie of your vaccine card? Experts say probably not. Tech and privacy experts warn against posting vaccination cards on social media. The cards contain private information, including your full name, […] More
After the Trump administration refused to say whether it would share extra doses of the COVID vaccine with other countries, the Biden administration has announced it will send any leftover doses to the rest of the world. But according to Biden, the U.S. won’t be sharing the COVID vaccine until all Americans are vaccinated. After […] More
COVID lockdowns began during the spring of 2020, forcing people to spend more time at home and less on the road throughout the year. Despite COVID lockdowns and people driving far less, traffic deaths in the U.S. rose in 2020 for the first time in years. A report from the National Safety Council, a nonprofit […] More
Despite high hopes, warmer spring weather will not stop COVID-19 from spreading. In the spring of 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security suggested COVID may be less likely to spread during spring and summer due to higher temperatures, higher humidity, and increased sunlight. After more than a year of the pandemic, however, experts now […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: June 15, 2021 Australia’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic has made the country one of the safest in the world right now. But as enticing as life in Australia may seem, the nation is continuing a border shutdown for the foreseeable future to stay that […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: June 23, 2021 The United States is making progress in distributing COVID vaccines. About 53% of the U.S. has been fully vaccinated and as many as 4.6 million people have gotten the shot in one day. But despite the progress being made, we might not ever […] More
Peeps paused production in September 2020, skipping the usual Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day-themed treats. This prompted concern in fans of the festive marshmallows, and they worried they would be without the colorful, bird-shaped candies come spring 2021. Fortunately for fans, Just Born Quality Confections announced that, despite the coronavirus pandemic, it is resuming Peeps […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: May 24, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic all but shut down business for major cruise lines. North American sailings on all major cruise lines have been canceled through May 2021 at least, according to the Points Guy, and cruises will look different when they resume. The CDC […] More
Experts agree that wearing a mask is the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks are equally protective. While there is plenty of research about the efficacy of surgical grade masks, there is little research about the non-medical masks most of the public is currently wearing. Researchers at Duke […] More
During a clunky vaccination rollout process, a few fortunate individuals have found themselves at the front of the line for vaccines despite not being priority patients. Due to the COVID-19 vaccines’ short shelf life and the difficulties in distributing doses, vaccination sites have been forced to find ways to distribute extra doses that would otherwise […] More