Show and Tell: Coronavirus Edition 2/15/21

Europe is using longer, stricter lockdowns to fight coronavirus variants. They show signs of working. https://t.co/iNIViyybsN

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 13, 2021

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Covid Epi Weekly: Best of Times, Worst of Times

The third US surge is fading fast but variants, some ominous, are spreading fast. Vaccination is picking up steam but we're failing to address equity and pandemic fatigue is high. We must hang on until most of us are vaccinated. 1/ pic.twitter.com/0IRbrXmMgR

— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) February 13, 2021

Vitamin C and zinc — even at high doses — can't help you fight off Covid-19, according to a new study. https://t.co/M0Lgj9Qc4I

— CNN International (@cnni) February 13, 2021

I hope that COVID will become a treatable disease by the end of the year, into another illness that we have to live with.

We're making great progress on the vaccine roll-out & investing in new treatments. This is our route to freedom.https://t.co/tzZ4kRRwiT

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) February 13, 2021

Rapid tests are getting out and working - exactly as expected. This is a great example of them getting put to use today to help safely keep schools open.

Some California Schools Testing Kids For Coronavirus Twice a Week Before Letting Them Inside | KQED https://t.co/qCD66Lw64X

— Michael Mina (@michaelmina_lab) February 13, 2021