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Covid-19 is now responsible for more than 5 million deaths globally
Covid-19 is now responsible for more than 5 million deaths globally

Season 1 Episode 375

Another grim milestone for the Covid-19 pandemic.

What does the future of the virus look like? Are we just going to have to learn how to live with Cov…

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Could an antidepressant be better at treating Covid-19 than Merck's new, expensive pill? Plus, lots of pushback from parents expected as vaccines are approved for younger kids.
Could an antidepressant be better at treating Covid-19 than Merck's new, expensive pill? Plus, lots of pushback from parents expected as vaccines are approved for younger kids.

Season 1 Episode 374

New research shows that a widely available antidepressant could be even more effective than a new pill from Merck at treating Covid-19. And it's much…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Airline pilots group opposes mandatory vaccinations. Plus, can you mix-and-match vaccines and boosters?
Airline pilots group opposes mandatory vaccinations. Plus, can you mix-and-match vaccines and boosters?

Season 1 Episode 373

Some airline pilots are uniting to say they shouldn't be forced to get vaccinated.

Is it OK to get a Pfizer booster shot if you got the Moderna or Joh…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Moderna makes poor countries pay more for its vaccine. Plus, supply chain problems hit grocery stores.
Moderna makes poor countries pay more for its vaccine. Plus, supply chain problems hit grocery stores.

Season 1 Episode 372

Moderna is charging poorer countries more for its COVID-19 vaccine. But why?

Pandemic-related supply chain problems are impacting grocery store shelve…

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Merck seeks approval for its COVID pill. Plus, the child care crisis might be getting worse.
Merck seeks approval for its COVID pill. Plus, the child care crisis might be getting worse.

Season 1 Episode 371

Merck is seeking emergency approval from the FDA for its new antiviral COVID pill.

The pandemic has exacerbated the U.S.'s child care crisis.

To lear…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Merck is charging HOW MUCH for its COVID-19 pill!? Plus, will we see the flu and COVID together this Winter?
Merck is charging HOW MUCH for its COVID-19 pill!? Plus, will we see the flu and COVID together this Winter?

Season 1 Episode 370

Sweden and Finland are pausing the Moderna vaccine for men under 30 over concerns about a cardiovascular side effect.

Merck is charging the U.S. gover…

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Where are all the cheap at-home COVID tests? Plus, Los Angeles set for an indoor vaccine mandate.
Where are all the cheap at-home COVID tests? Plus, Los Angeles set for an indoor vaccine mandate.

Season 1 Episode 369

Cheap, quick and easy at-home COVID tests are hard to find. We were promised them but where are they?

Los Angeles is set to impose a vaccine mandate t…

4 years, 4 months ago

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The COVID treatment we've been waiting for might finally be here. Plus, California's new vaccine mandate for school kids.
The COVID treatment we've been waiting for might finally be here. Plus, California's new vaccine mandate for school kids.

Season 1 Episode 368

Merck says its new antiviral pill shows promise in fighting COVID-19.

California now has a vaccine mandate for all eligible school students.

The Biden …

4 years, 5 months ago

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Sex and the pandemic: A new survey reveals people's secrets. Plus, the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated now.
Sex and the pandemic: A new survey reveals people's secrets. Plus, the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated now.

Season 1 Episode 367

The CDC is strongly encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated. This comes as many pregnant women are skipping the shots.

A new bill would require p…

4 years, 5 months ago

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Threats to quit over vaccine mandates are mostly hollow. Plus, YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation.
Threats to quit over vaccine mandates are mostly hollow. Plus, YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation.

Season 1 Episode 366

Threats by unvaccinated people to quit their jobs over vaccine mandates were mostly hollow.

YouTube says it's removing anti-vaccine misinformation but…

4 years, 5 months ago

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