Covid-19
Coverage of Covid-19 in the Nexus archive.
- The Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origin| David Relman
David Relman argues that despite congressional hearings, understanding Covid-19’s origin remains difficult due to politicization and polarization. He expressed concern over the public discourse surrounding the topic, specifically referencing comments from Anthony Fauci in a private diary and a televised interrogation of Fauci hosted by US senator Rand Paul.
- COVID becoming a California summer staple as winter outbreaks fade
COVID-19 is noted as becoming a summer staple in California as winter outbreaks decline. Health officials are now refocusing prevention efforts due to this shift, and the CDC reports that COVID-19 is growing or likely growing in 43 states, including California.
- COVID becoming a California summer staple as winter outbreaks fade
COVID-19 is becoming a summer staple in California even as winter outbreaks fade. This shift was noted over recent years and is projected to be clearer in 2026, prompting health officials to adjust prevention efforts. The CDC reports that COVID-19 is growing or likely growing across 43 states, including California.
- Fauci texts suggest officials were ‘too slow to pivot' amid pandemic, says Dr Marc Siegel
Dr. Marc Siegel analyzed newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci, suggesting that officials were too slow to adapt as scientific understanding of COVID-19 evolved. Siegel criticized Fauci for being 'too dogmatic' and sticking to initial ideas even when evidence changed, particularly regarding issues like vaccination during pregnancy and masking. He noted that the public debate should have shifted alongside changes in vaccine effectiveness and virus mutation, an adjustment he felt Dr. Fauci did not guide fast enough.
- A wave of emergencies is testing East LA’s resilience. The way its governed doesn’t help
Following the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire, residents of Boyle Heights are facing persistent pollution and economic hardship after East Los Angeles endured five major crises in six years. The area has a cumulative environmental burden score 63% higher than Los Angeles County average, while its per capita income is roughly half the county average.
- COVID funding provided underfunded Philly-area schools with laptops. ‘RAMageddon’ might send them back in time
Upper Darby School District lacked technology before the pandemic, but Congress allocated $13.2 billion through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to help districts mitigate COVID-19 impacts. This funding allowed Upper Darby to provide every student with a laptop or Chromebook, aiding in educational continuity.
- Chicago lab owner pleads guilty in COVID-19 testing scheme tied to former Loretto Hospital executive
Chicago lab owner Mohamed Sirajudeen pled guilty to conspiring with former Loretto Hospital CFO Anosh Ahmed. The conspiracy involved a fraudulent scheme related to COVID-19 testing.
- Asking Anthony Fauci for medical advice then calling for him to be jailed? Katie Miller is the latest Maga hypocrite | Arwa Mahdawi
Katie Miller, a vocal vaccine skeptic and wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff, sought medical advice from Anthony Fauci during the pandemic but later called for his jailing. The article criticizes her as a MAGA hypocrite for contradicting her earlier reliance on Fauci’s expertise.
- IUML president Kader Mohideen’s son passes away
The son of IUML president Kader Mohideen has passed away. He was a tuberculosis scientist who worked in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, undertaking research projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- RFK Jr. slams CNN’s Dana Bash in fiery shouting match over over vaccines, measles and COVID: ‘You were part of the problem’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, engaged in a heated argument with CNN host Dana Bash over vaccines, measles, and the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing her and the network of being part of the problem.
- RFK Jr., Bash clash in heated interview: ‘This is not productive’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN's Dana Bash had a heated exchange during a 'State of the Union' interview about vaccine safety and COVID-19. Bash challenged Kennedy's claim that the U.S. has the highest death rate from the pandemic.
- Bill Maher calls out Fauci for telling ‘actual lies’ about COVID-19 origins after Senate hearing
Bill Maher accused Anthony Fauci of telling 'actual lies' about the origin of COVID-19 during a Senate hearing. Maher emphasized the importance of understanding how the virus began.
- Ex-CBS reporter claims critcizing Fauci got her ‘pulled off-air’ during COVID pandemic
Brittney Hopper, a former CBS News reporter, claims she was removed from the air during the pandemic after expressing criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci. The incident occurred while covering the COVID-19 situation.
- Florida investigating Fauci for potential ‘physical and monetary harms’ to residents during COVID following Senate hearing: state AG
Florida's attorney general is investigating Anthony Fauci for potential physical and monetary harms to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, following a Senate hearing. The investigation cites revelations from Rand Paul indicating Fauci privately estimated a lower COVID death rate than he publicly testified.
- Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation
Anthony Fauci described Sharri Markson's book on the lab leak theory of Covid-19 origins as 'nonsense' in his diaries. He was subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul to testify at a Senate hearing regarding his pandemic handling.
- Anthony Fauci’s diaries take aim at News Corp journalist Sharri Markson’s ‘nonsense’ Covid-19 investigation
Anthony Fauci criticized Sharri Markson's book on the lab leak theory of Covid-19 as 'nonsense' in his diaries. Fauci was subpoenaed by Republican senator Rand Paul to appear at a Senate hearing into the pandemic.
- ‘Surprising … disappointed’: Trump has a warning for Xi ahead of September trip
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment if Chinese President Xi Jinping breaks a promise to not arm Iran and accused Anthony Fauci of shielding Beijing from scrutiny over the origins of Covid-19. Reuters reported Iran may receive 300-400 Chinese-made weapons.
- Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing as Republicans questioned him about issues related to COVID-19. The hearing focused on his responses regarding the pandemic.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19 | 60 Minutes Archive
In October 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci participated in an interview with Dr. Jon LaPook on 60 Minutes discussing the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Extended Interview: NIH director Jay Bhattacharya on Fauci hearing, COVID-19 origins, more
Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic actions, potential origins of COVID-19, and vaccines in an interview with Rob Gutman.
- Battacharya speaks on Fauci's diary, COVID-19
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discussed Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing and health issues impacting Americans. The conversation included topics related to Fauci's diary and broader health concerns.
- Former Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean rips Fauci for hiding behind the 5th Amendment: ‘What a coward’
Janice Dean criticized Fauci for using the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about the origin of COVID-19 and a personal diary. The hearing focused on Fauci's role during the pandemic and his transition from government official to celebrity.
- Dr. Deborah Birx on combative Fauci hearing: "We have to have a better way forward than this"
Dr. Deborah Birx discusses her collaboration with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the pandemic and addresses the debate over the origins of COVID-19. She comments on the combative nature of a recent hearing involving Fauci.
- 5 takeaways on Fauci's hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats
Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms and theories on the COVID-19 response as Fauci refused to answer any questions. Fauci led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years.
- What's next for Fauci after invoking Fifth Amendment during COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, is providing additional context on the matter.
- Dr. Fauci REFUSES to answer any COVID-19 questions and blasts Rand Paul's 'unhinged obsession' with him as he invokes Fifth Amendment
Dr. Fauci refused to answer COVID-19 questions and criticized Rand Paul's 'unhinged obsession' with him, invoking the Fifth Amendment.
- Dr. Fauci REFUSES to answer any COVID-19 questions and blasts Rand Paul's 'unhinged obsession' with him as he invokes Fifth Amendment
Dr. Fauci refused to answer questions about COVID-19 and invoked the Fifth Amendment while criticizing Rand Paul's 'unhinged obsession' with him. The exchange occurred during a public discussion involving the two figures.
- Live updates: Fauci to face Senate grilling on COVID origins, his diaries
Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate Homeland Security panel led by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on the origins of COVID-19 and his diaries. He is set to appear days after unspecified developments.
- Anthony Fauci again called to testify about COVID-19 to U.S. Senate
Dr. Anthony Fauci has testified in Congress more than 20 times since the discovery of COVID-19 in China. His recent appearance is before a Senate panel led by a Republican antagonist who seeks his criminal prosecution.
- Shame on the cabal of Western scientists who mocked my Covid lab leak theory to protect their own backs - growing evidence suggests I was right: IAN BIRRELL
Ian Birrell accuses a group of Western scientists of mocking his theory that the Covid-19 pandemic originated from a lab leak to protect their reputations. He claims growing evidence supports his theory.
- No cause for concern as current COVID-19 rise is seasonal, says Telangana health department
The Telangana health department states there is no cause for concern regarding the current rise in COVID-19 cases, attributing it to seasonal patterns.
- Opinion: The U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain problem is not about China
The U.S. faced 216 active drug shortages in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in its pharmaceutical supply chain. The article argues that framing the issue as a U.S.-China competition distracts from the real cause: inadequate regulation leading to profit prioritization over public health.
- Mask up if you have a heart condition: IMA expert, as Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 cases reach 32
An IMA expert advised people with heart conditions to wear masks in crowded places, citing the strain fever can place on the heart. Andhra Pradesh reported 32 COVID-19 cases.
- Opinion: Science and the public are learning the wrong lessons from Covid
The article argues that post-pandemic polarization is causing society to adopt misleading conclusions about the Covid-19 response, which could leave future populations vulnerable. It notes that early measures like masks and social distancing were implemented based on lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic.
- Opinion: It’s time to treat pandemics as threats to national security
The article argues that pandemics like the 1918-1919 influenza and Covid-19 should be treated as national security threats, not just healthcare challenges, to drive reforms and strengthen pandemic defenses.
- East Godavari district registers first COVID-19 case in 2026
East Godavari district has recorded its first COVID-19 case in 2026. Government hospitals across the district have arranged COVID-19 wards by Sunday.
- 15 of history's deadliest pandemics — and what finally stopped each one
The article examines 15 of history's deadliest pandemics, including the Antonine Plague and COVID-19, detailing the pathogens responsible, death tolls, and specific conditions that halted each outbreak.
- More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
A study found that 34% of adolescents seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD) in 2022 experienced delays in admission to care, with wait times peaking after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, analyzing data from 2012 to 2022, linked increased delays to pandemic disruptions and higher demand for services.
- COVID-19 patient from Coimbatore dies of colon cancer in Ranipet
A COVID-19 patient from Coimbatore died of colon cancer in Ranipet. The individual's death was attributed to colon cancer despite being a COVID-19 patient.
- Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis
Martha Lillard, the last American to rely on an iron lung due to childhood polio, died at 78. She contracted polio at age 5, used the iron lung for breathing, and later faced complications from two COVID-19 infections. She lived independently, married a man from Egypt, and died of chronic pulmonary failure and post-polio syndrome.