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STAT senior writer Helen Branswell reflects on the trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic: about the wishful thinking that led ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen ...