Coronavirus Update: The race for a 'universal' vaccine

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Coronavirus Update

This week: Two years in, things still look grim; the race for a single vaccine that could protect us against multiple coronaviruses and their variants; why kids under 5 are still waiting for shots; the state of the cruise ship industry; and a feel-good story out of Venezuela.

NG STAFF Two years since first U.S. case of COVID-19, another surge blankets parts of country In the two years since the CDC confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the United States, the U.S. death toll has passed 860,000. Meanwhile, some 159,000 people are currently hospitalized and more than 2,000 have died every day for the past week—yet the vaccination rate remains stalled. SEE THE NUMBERS

PHOTOGRAPH BY WALTER REED ARMY INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH Is a universal coronavirus vaccine on the horizon? Scientists are racing to develop a single vaccine that protects against many SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as emerging coronaviruses with the potential to trigger a new pandemic. READ THE STORY

PHOTOGRAPH BY SEPTEMBER DAWN BOTTOMS, THE NEW YORK TIMES VIA REDUX Why kids under 5 still can't get a COVID-19 vaccine After disappointing results from clinical trials last year, vaccine companies are working to make the shots more effective. Here's where the science stands now. ANSWERS TO FAQ

What we're reading This is what long-term immunity to COVID-19 might look like (Vox)  ›› Greetings from the pandemic memory hole, where the last two years are one big blur (Washington Post)  ››

PHOTOGRAPH BY INDRANIL MUKHERJEE, AFP/GETTY IMAGES How cruise lines are adapting to COVID-19 in the age of Omicron The pandemic keeps disrupting the cruise industry. Here’s how to navigate if you plan to set sail. LEARN MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANA MARÍA ARÉVALO GOSEN How a group of musicians found sweet harmony during Venezuela's lockdown The pandemic brought together 75 musicians to record an album virtually — creating hope during challenging times. READ ON

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