Forbes - Politics During The Pandemic

Plus: What happened when 1 person went to work with Covid-19

As the U.S. continues to reel from last week’s insurrectionist uprising at the nation’s capitol, it’s clear that in 2021, politics and the pandemic are as closely intertwined as ever. Take for example, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. After being forced to shelter with maskless colleagues while violence unfolded around them, the congresswoman has now tested positive for Covid-19. Another Congressperson, Jake LaTurner, tested positive last Wednesday. And things might be able to get even worse. Today, WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a dire warning about new Covid-19 variants and said that more surges across the globe are likely to come, which threatens to take  healthcare workers and hospitals to the brink of their capacity.

Business

Patients who are struggling to pay for medical bills should ask for help right now -- the pandemic may actually make getting financial aid more likely. 

The University of California system, the largest school system in the country, announced that it will resume in-person classes in the fall of 2021.

Science & Health

Is there a difference between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines? Can pregnant people get vaccinated? What about kids? Here are the answers to all your pressing vaccine questions. 

After almost a year of doing school at home, the majority of parents in America are concerned about the effect that remote learning is having on their children, both mentally and physically. 

Undecided about getting a Covid-19 vaccine? Here’s how you can approach the decision while avoiding common biases that might distort your perception of vaccine safety.

On The Upside

China Gives The Green Light: China finally announced that it will let the WHO conduct an independent investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 virus.