All About COVID-19

Chronicling the impact ~ Edited by Ruth Nasrullah

A Daily Pill to Treat COVID Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say

At least three promising antivirals for COVID are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter…

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Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for the Blind

Many COVID vaccination registration and information websites at the federal, state and local levels violate disability rights laws, hindering the ability of blind people to sign up for a potentially lifesaving vaccine…

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The Lockdown and Its Lessons About the Environment

In the wake of the lockdown early last year, it seemed nature had a much-needed break from humans.

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Self-Care in the Time of COVID

In the second of our Zoom Musings video series, COVID-19 Observer contributor Sam Alix talks with veteran, volunteer and stroke survivor Patrick Purnell…

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Religious Exemptions Add Legal Thorns to Looming Vaccine Mandates

With workplace vaccine mandates in the offing, opponents are turning to a tried-and-true recourse for avoiding a covid-19 shot: the claim that vaccination interferes with religious beliefs.

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“Community Schools” Show Their Value During COVID-19

Rene Covarrublas was only at his new job at Duarte High School for one week before the coronavirus shuttered schools in Los Angeles County and across the country.

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My Brush with Covid-19

As much as I appreciate the conversations over social media and text, there is nothing like having a conversation in person.

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Text Banking Toward the 70% Goal

“You can text your zip code to 438829 to find your closest vaccine site. Can I count on you to get vaccinated?”

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Being a “Steward of the Lord’s Creation”

Welcome to the first in our new video series, “Zoom Musings,” featuring Observer writer Sam Alix in conversation with people – especially veterans – whose everyday lives have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Uncertainty is the New Normal

Imagine seeing your one-year-old toddler attempting to fit a mask on his face while playing simply because he sees his parents wearing one every day.

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