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Erin Schumaker

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Past articles by Erin:

Omicron cases appear less severe and less likely to result in hospitalization, new UK studies suggest

New data from the United Kingdom suggests that Omicron may result in milder illness and a reduced risk of hospitalization compared to past variants. → Read More

WHO director recommends you cancel or postpone holiday events amid COVID-19 surge: 'Better than a life canceled'

As COVID-19 cases are spiking, the World Health Organization's director-general suggested putting holiday celebrations on hold. → Read More

Exponential growth may explain why Omicron cases are skyrocketing in parts of the US

Exponential growth helps explain why health experts are so worried about the Omicron variant and the latest wave of COVID-19 infections. → Read More

The coronavirus can infect body fat, new research suggests — a clue about obesity's link to severe COVID-19

The coronavirus can directly infect fat cells, perhaps activating a harmful cascade of inflammation, resulting in severe COVID-19, research suggests. → Read More

Archaeologists Dug Up an Old Skeleton. Then They Noticed Something Very Strange

Scientists say a skeleton found with a nail through its foot in England is rare evidence of a Roman crucifixion. → Read More

More than 50 earthquakes hit off the coast of Oregon this week. Scientists say they pose little threat.

More than 50 earthquakes were reported off Oregon's coast in fewer than 24 hours Tuesday, but posed no tsunami risk and aren't a cause for concern. → Read More

4 unanswered questions about the new Omicron variant that scientists are racing to answer

Scientists are racing to answer learn more about the Omicron variant, which has more than 30 mutations on its spike protein. → Read More

The physics behind the Astroworld tragedy: When crowds behave like a fluid, people can wind up powerless

Deadly crowd surges like the one at Astroworld aren't solely caused by mass panic. When crowds become too dense, people can't move freely. → Read More

The US had a Lyme disease vaccine decades ago — but the CDC, lawsuits, and conspiracy theories derailed it

The US had a safe and effective Lyme disease vaccine in the 1990s. But the CDC, lawsuits, bad press, and conspiracy theories derailed it. → Read More

The 'Delta Plus' variant —AY.4.2— has been detected in New York and California, but experts say not to panic

The AY.4.2 variant, also known as "Delta Plus" is a daughter of the Delta variant. So far, it has been detected in New York and California. → Read More

Smaller needle, lower dose, fewer side effects, same benefit: What to know about the coming COVID-19 vaccine for kids

COVID-19 vaccines are poised to get authorized for 5- to 11-year-olds. Here are answers to questions about vaccine needles, doses, and side effects. → Read More

The amount of coastal water that can harbor harmful Vibrio bacteria has spiked 56%. One species is flesh-eating.

There's been a 56% increase in the coastal waters where bacteria that can cause severe infections thrive, according to a new report. → Read More

Colin Powell, who died on Monday from COVID-19, had a blood-cell cancer that likely weakened his immune system

Colin Powell, the former US secretary of state, died on Monday from COVID-19 complications. He also had multiple myeloma, a white blood cell cancer. → Read More

States spent at least $89 million on COVID-19 vaccine lotteries. None of them worked, new research suggests.

'We can't find any evidence that they helped,' researcher says of states' COVID-19 vaccine lotteries. → Read More

J&J boosters are on the horizon for everyone who got that shot — regardless of age, job, or health

Millions of Americans are likely to get Johnson & Johnson boosters now that the FDA's expert panel has unanimously recommended it. → Read More

Kids ages 5-11 could start getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine next month. Here's what to know and how to get your child a shot.

Pfizer has formally asked the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use among kids ages 5 to 11. → Read More

Rare photos show some of the birds, fish, and mollusks added to the extinction list this week

Federal wildlife officials gave up on being able to save more than two dozen species this week, and declared 22 animals and one plant to be extinct. → Read More

A dramatic new sculpture of a drowning girl in a Spanish river hints at a dark future. It's titled, 'Tomorrow.'

A sculpture of a drowning girl in a river in Bilbao, Spain, hints at the threat climate change poses to future generations. → Read More

Flu season starts this week. Getting a flu shot is linked to less severe COVID-19 symptoms.

This season's flu shot offers an added benefit: Researchers have found a link between getting the flu shot and less severe COVID-19 symptoms. → Read More

J&J recipients are feeling neglected as booster campaigns begin, but second shots are likely coming soon

Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients feel left out of the conversation about booster shots. But second shots are likely. → Read More