To the Bat Cave: In Search of Covid’s Origins, Scientists Reignite Polarizing Debate on Wuhan ‘Lab Leak’

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Once dismissed as a conspiracy theory, the idea that the covid virus escaped from a Chinese lab is gaining high-profile attention. As it does, reputations of renowned scientists are at risk — and so is their personal safety.

World's worst pandemic leaders: 5 presidents and prime ministers who badly mishandled COVID-19

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
COVID-19 is notoriously hard to control, and political leaders are only part of the calculus when it comes to pandemic management. But some current and former world leaders have made little effort to combat outbreaks in their country, whether by downplaying the pandemic’s severity, disregarding science or ignoring critical health interventions like social distancing and masks. All of the men on this list committed at least one of those mistakes, and some committed all of them – with deadly consequences.<

Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine? 7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Though researchers are still learning how well the vaccine can help prevent spread, vaccination is still an important way to limit infecting people who are not yet eligible for the vaccine, like younger children.

What’s New for Spring & Summer Dining in Anacortes

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Nothing beats spending a few days exploring the area’s gorgeous parks and beaches, hiking, or taking a kayak tour.

Everyone 12 and older now eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has officially expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 years of age and older.

Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students?

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents, ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall?