Coronavirus Coverage
From the latest news to binge-watching suggestions to tips for caring for your mental health, we've got everything you need to know about coronavirus to stay safe and make the most of your time spent at home.
A Picturesque Cabin In The Woods Was Listed On Airbnb. The Catch? No COVID-Vaccinated Guests Allowed.
Airbnb told BuzzFeed News the listing for the cabin in Montana violated its COVID misinformation policies.
Meet The Small Business Owners And Workers Who Actually Had A Profitable Pandemic
Veterinary practices, florists, liquor stores, and yurts all turned out to be pretty good small businesses to be in when COVID transformed society.
The "SNL" Season Finale Paid Tribute To Just How Wild The Past Year Has Been
"Thank you for staying with us through an election, an insurrection, and an objection that there was an insurrection."
On The Road With The Vaccine Van: How One City Is “Getting Out The Vax”
With demand for vaccines declining, officials are coming up with creative ways to reach those still unvaccinated. So we hitched a ride with a vaccine van.
After 14 Months Of Mask Wearing, I Want You To Answer These 19 Questions About Mask Etiquette
Let's see how your mask etiquette lines up with everyone else's.
29 Of The Funniest Tweets About The CDC Telling Vaccinated People They Can Stop Wearing Masks
"CDC said it’s my turn on the Xbox."
Vaccinated People, I'm Wondering If You're Gonna Keep Wearing A Mask In These Situations
It's going to be a bummer having to worry about what my face looks like again.
We Did It, Fam: Fully Vaccinated People Can Now Ditch Their Masks And Start Returning To Normal
Fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks or physically distance to participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, according to new CDC guidelines.
Ohio Will Offer $1 Million Weekly Lotteries And Full-Ride Scholarships For People Who Get A COVID Vaccine
The state will select one student and one adult at random for five consecutive weeks, starting later this month.
15 Anti-Vaxxers Who Were Roasted Within An Inch Of Their Lives — And Rightfully So
There's no coming back from this.
A Doctor Who Refused To Wear Masks Was Ordered To Stop Practicing Medicine During The Pandemic
The state medical board ruled that the doctor "constitutes an immediate danger to the public, and presents a serious danger to the public health and safety."
OK, Let's See How Your Pandemic Life Compares With Everyone Else's
Did you a) get into a quarantine relationship, b) break up, c) dye your hair a weird color, or d) all of the above?
People Are Talking About The Parts Of Daily Life That Might Not Go "Back To Normal" Even After The Pandemic Ends
"Sitting in a doctor's office waiting room when you're sick."
Has The Pandemic Changed How You Feel About Hugging?
BuzzFeed News wants to hear from you.
Listen: Eboni K Williams, RHONY’s First Black Housewife, Wants To Change The Franchise Forever
“I’m a sucker for an opportunity to change the narrative, and disrupt space. As a huge housewives fan, and a RHONY fan in particular, this felt like an opportunity to change the game.”
There Are New Safety Concerns About Russia’s COVID Vaccine, Which Is Already Being Distributed Worldwide
“This creates a lot of concern for us in the global vaccine community,” one expert said.
These Horrifying Photos Show How Dire The Coronavirus Surge In India Is
As cases in India surge faster than anywhere in the world, Indians struggle to care for their family members who have COVID and mourn lost loved ones.
Guilt Trips And Withholding Grandkids: How People Convinced Loved Ones To Get A Vaccine
“I told him he wouldn’t be invited to our wedding, which we had rescheduled three times,” said one person. “He’s the groom.”
As Indians Face A COVID-19 Crisis, Facebook Temporarily Hid Posts With #ResignModi
On Wednesday, the world’s largest social network hid posts with the text #ResignModi for a few hours, before restoring them.
How Has The Pandemic Changed Your Relationship To Social Media?
BuzzFeed News wants to hear from you.
Fully Vaccinated People Can Ditch Masks, Sometimes, Under New CDC Guidelines
Fully vaccinated people can go without masks in many small gatherings indoors or outdoors, say the new CDC guidelines.
14 Products That Will Make Basic Things Seem Fancy
Fancy products with affordable price tags.
The US Will Send COVID-19 Vaccines Worldwide As India Struggles With Thousands Of Deaths
The AstraZeneca vaccines are authorized in India but still awaiting an FDA go-ahead in the US. Up to 60 million doses will be shared with India amid a catastrophic surge in cases there.
A Man In Spain Was Arrested After Allegedly Infecting 22 People With The Coronavirus
"I'm going to infect you all with the coronavirus."
15 Customers Who Tried To Pretend We Weren't In A Pandemic This Past Year
We present to you, the Coronavirus Hall of Shame.
COVID Is Ravaging India Harder Than Ever, And The Situation Is Only Getting Worse
About 1 in every 3 cases of COVID-19 recorded each day in the world is now in India, where the rate of new infections is growing faster than in any other nation.
Listen: My Boyfriend Is Taking Family Vacations With His Ex—Should I Be Suspicious?
“I don’t know that I have enough information to tell you to dump this man, but it sounds like your gut is telling you that something might be amiss here.”
The FDA And CDC Are Restarting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine
The vaccine, which had been paused for a week and a half, will restart after a federal advisory panel concluded that its benefits in lives saved outweigh its risks from rare but dangerous blood clots.
Listen: Here’s Why Millennials Need To Stop Worrying So Much About “Adulting” And Just Relax
“I don’t see us going back. I don’t see us marrying in our teens or being financially independent by 22.”
15 Infuriating Stories About Doctors Who Had To Diagnose A COVID-19 Denier With The Coronavirus
What will it take for people to believe science?
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine Was Immunizing Homeless People. Then It Was Put On Pause.
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot vaccine was in demand for some of the highest-risk people in the US. And without it, many are opting not to get a shot, clinicians say.
The Pandemic Will Likely End In One Of These Four Ways
Vaccinations promise an end to the coronavirus pandemic in the US. What kind of ending, though, is up to us.
Young Vietnamese Americans Say Their Parents Are Falling Prey To Conspiracy Videos
Doubt around vaccines and conspiracy theories have left young Vietnamese Americans scared for their parents’ safety. They’re begging social media companies to pay attention.
Listen: It’s Taurus Season—It’s Time To Focus On What Brings You Joy, No Matter What Your Sign Is
“I think Taurus energy is all about enjoyment, and whatever it takes to actually enjoy what you’re doing.”
Experts Predict A Slutty Summer — And An STI Spike
Doctors hope horny Americans have learned some lessons during the pandemic that could be applied to sexual health.
Listen: Why You Cannot Miss “The Nevers” and “Mare of Easttown” on HBO Max, Plus More Shows To Binge
“You get to hear Kate Winslet doing her best Philly accent. It’s great—just to hear her say ‘water’ alone is worth watching.”
How Did You Convince A Loved One To Get A COVID Vaccine?
BuzzFeed News is looking to speak with people about their experiences talking with skeptical friends and family about coronavirus vaccines.
15 Package Delivery Photos That Belong In The Delivery Hall Of Fame — For Better Or Worse
This post is full of UPS and downs.
Everything Has Been Terrible — And That Deepens The Good, Transformative Moment Of Getting Vaccinated
The instant, mundane moment you get vaccinated is actually one of the key moments of the century so far, and the celebration of this massive, intersecting community effort.
J&J’s Vaccine Is Still On Pause After A CDC Safety Panel Put Off A Vote
At least six women, including one who died, have developed an extremely rare blood-clotting syndrome after getting the vaccine.
Listen: COVID-19 Changed Fashion Forever-- So Where Is It OK To Wear Sweatpants Now?
“None of us want to go back to the restrictive clothing we used to wear. Is this focus on comfort something we see staying around—or will we be back in heels and underwires by the end of the year?”
A New Study Suggests Empty Middle Seats On Planes Reduce COVID Exposure By A Third
Airlines have returned to filling middle seats, which a new CDC study suggests increases the risk of coronavirus exposure.
The US Has Recommended Pausing The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine To Study Rare Blood Clotting Issues
Of the more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered so far in the US, federal authorities are investigating six cases of rare and severe blood clotting.
Listen: Dating Apps Got Even Weirder During The Pandemic--Here’s What’s Changed
“People are not on the apps for the right reasons. And they’re not being honest about it.”
Listen: Here’s Why Millennials Who Moved Home During The Pandemic Might Not Leave, And Why It’s Okay
“If we’ve learned anything over the past year and change, it’s that we’re all one mishap, or missed paycheck, away from not being able to make it on our own.”
15 Good Things From This Week That I, Personally, Would Like You To See
*astral projects onto the catio*
Listen: My Friend Wants My Husband To Be Her Sperm Donor--What Do I Do?
“On the one hand your friend says your husband would just be a sperm donor—but then she suggests your kids could be siblings. It’s hard to imagine that happening without your husband being involved.”
A Photographer Captured The Moment A 98-Year-Old Got To See Her Family After A Year Apart
COVID-19 vaccines mean some nursing homes are now reopening, so residents can finally hug loved ones. A series of viral photos captured Yoshia Uomoto's surprise reunion.
Young Doctors Faced Down The Pandemic But Aren’t Sure About Their Futures
“I feel like there has got to be something else that makes me happier.”
Tia Mowry Recalled Her Tearful Reunion With Sister Tamera After They "Hadn't Seen Each Other In So Long"
"We were so happy to see each other."
32 Underrated Cooking Tricks That'll Make Anything You Cook Taste Even Better
Kinda wish I'd learned some of these sooner.
The Pandemic Is Ending, And The Optimized, Ever-Distant Future Is Probably Coming Back
Because there was no end in sight, the pandemic paused the idea of a future where the tech disruption would end, the economy would level out, and we'd ascend to our final post–social media forms. And some things looked ridiculous inside.
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Works Really Well In Adolescents
If it's granted emergency authorization from the FDA, the vaccine will be the first in the United States to be given out to children younger than 16.
The US Labor Board Isn’t Strong Enough To Protect Workers From Amazon. Some Union Organizers Want To Go Around It.
In the lead-up to the biggest union vote in Amazon’s history, the company has already shown it can break the rules and get away with it.
12 Wild Photos Of What Spring Break Looks Like In Southern California Right Now
Repeat after me: The pandemic is not over.
The World Is Going Back To “Normal.” For Many People, That Isn’t A Good Thing.
“I'm worried about losing my new lease on life.”
Amy Schumer Wearing Her "Fanciest Dress" To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Hilariously Inspiring
This should be a trend.
What The Past Three Months Have Been Like For QAnon Believers
A millennial stay-at-home mom from South Carolina, a gay couple from Texas, and a social worker in New York believed in QAnon. Now that Biden is president, they’re not sure where to go from here.
13 Times Anti-Vaxxers Were Hilariously Wrong About The COVID-19 Vaccine And Got Exactly What They Deserved For It
"No offense but you did meth. I think you will survive the vaccine."
22 Practical Toddler Products That I Actually Swear By As A Mom Of Two
From useful tips to time-saving (and mess-saving) products, these have been game changers for my two little ones — especially over the past year.
Listen: Justin Bieber's New Album "Justice" Has A Lot Of Highs--And A Lot Of Lows
“Wait, I need to stop you there. The song that starts with Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice--is a love letter to his wife?!”
Reporters Did Not Ask Biden About The Pandemic But Apparently We're Already Talking About 2024
Sixty-five days into his first term — as 1,000 people a day continue to die of COVID-19 in the US — reporters asked Biden whether he was going to run for reelection.
Tell Us The Best Purchases You've Made During The Pandemic
It can be anything that's brought some light into your life!
After A Lot Of Drama With The Government, AstraZeneca Lowered Early Estimates Of Its COVID Vaccine’s Effectiveness By Just 3 Percentage Points
“This is going to turn out to be a good vaccine,” said chief US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci.
Listen: This Is Why It Was Easy For Americans To Ignore Anti-Asian Violence Before The Atlanta Shootings
“Being Asian in America also means being invisible. We’re taught growing up to keep our heads down. That If you work hard enough, you will survive. But that also means our pain has gone unacknowledged.”
Taylor Swift And Her Mom Donated $50,000 To A GoFundMe For A Family Whose Father Died Of COVID-19
“I would like to especially say thank you to Andrea and Taylor Swift for your thoughtfulness and generosity.”
If You Received The COVID-19 Vaccine, You're Eligible For A Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Getting a shot never tasted so sweet.
I'm Still Thinking About This Book About The Worst Earthquake In US History A Year After Reading It
Jon Mooallem’s This Is Chance! tells the story of the worst earthquake in US history, but its themes of community are universal.
Andy Cohen Revealed The Absolutely WILD Way The Kardashians COVID Test Their Visitors, And I Have So Many Questions
"If the second gate opens, you're negative." 👀
Listen: This Is The Moment Everything Changed On "Keeping Up With The Kardashians"
“They don’t know it yet, but when Khloe marries Lamar Odom is where things change… That’s the first moment where we know that we’re going to see something happen that they don’t intend to show us.”
Absolutely Wild Photos Show Spring Break In Miami As COVID Still Rages
Chaotic scenes from the weekend showed maskless revelers drinking and partying in the streets in defiance of curfew orders.
You Won't Be Able To Travel To Japan For The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Organizers said that the decision to bar overseas spectators was meant "to give clarity to ticket holders living overseas and to enable them to adjust their travel plans."
Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Condemned The “Scapegoating" Of Asian Americans After The Shooting In Atlanta
“For the last year, we've had people in positions of incredible power scapegoating Asian Americans," Vice President Kamala Harris said in Atlanta.
21 Cool And Stylish Ways To Rock A Mask
Mask up, but make it ~fashion~.
Freedom, Hope, Relief: What The COVID Vaccine Means To You
Hundreds of people told us what it felt like to finally get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are your stories.
COVID-19 Has Torn Through Prisons. Advocates Want Biden To Act Now.
The president's team has talked and met with advocates eager for change in the federal prison system after a pandemic-ravaged year. Now activists are losing patience for results.
Listen: These Reality TV Comfort Shows Have Gotten Us Through A Year Of Lockdown
“Listen, ’90 Day Fiancee’ is a classic perfect reality show. It has everything you could ever want—and there are so many iterations, you can watch it year-round.”
How Are You Feeling About The End Of The Pandemic?
Excited? Anxious? All of the above? We want to know for an upcoming BuzzFeed News story.
The Cop Who Said The Spa Shooter Had A "Bad Day" Previously Posted A Racist Shirt Blaming China For The Pandemic
Capt. Jay Baker shared a photo of a T-shirt he got on Facebook, saying that the coronavirus was imported from "CHY-NA."
There Have Been At Least 3,795 Hate Incidents Against Asian Americans During The Pandemic, A New Report Shows
"Time and time again, we’re seen as outsiders to be excluded, incarcerated, deported," said Russell Jeung, cofounder of Stop AAPI Hate.
The 21 Dumbest Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Honestly Funny To Look Back On Now
The pandemic really made celebrities do some crazy things.
17 Landlord Horror Stories That Are Exactly That — HORROR Stories
"I found out my landlord had been sued in a wrongful death lawsuit in the past."
Amazon Is Pushing Readers Down A "Rabbit Hole" Of Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus
Amazon is promoting COVID conspiracy books around the world.
27 Beloved People You'll Be Super Relieved Are Vaccinated
Betty White, we're still waiting...
After One Year With The Coronavirus, Here Is Every Single Celebrity Who Has Caught It And What Having It Was Like For Each Of Them
From Doja Cat to Jim Parsons, here's every single celeb who caught the coronavirus.
14 Ways To Prioritize Your Mental Health Without Breaking The Bank
Taking care of your mental health does not have to cost a fortune.
Yo-Yo Ma Performed At A Vaccine Clinic After Getting His COVID-19 Shot
The cellist has spent the pandemic working to inspire comfort and hope with his music.
Tell Us The Most Disgusting Thing Your Rich Pals Have Done During The Pandemic
We’ve learned a surprising amount about each other this past year, and we want to hear your stories.
10 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
Many Are Hitting Their Pandemic Wall At Work Right Now; We Asked Expert Therapist Esther Perel How To Get Through It
We had questions around mental health, burning out, broken routines, and workplace resentments, and she answered every single one of them.
Listen: Introverts Totally Get How A Year Of COVID-19 Lockdown Has Changed Us All
“I don’t know how I used to get up at 7, and then be ready by 8:30 to get on the train to the office, and somehow be ready to talk to people. I feel like this is going to be a long adjustment of learning how to be human again.”
9 Important Things To Know About The New Coronavirus Stimulus
More checks are on the way, but not everyone will qualify.
18 People Shared How The Pandemic Year Changed Their Finances And It's Eye-Opening
"I couldn't wrap my brain around the fact that I literally couldn't work. I felt like a failure."
Michelle Obama Shared A Powerful Message After Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine
"Getting vaccinated will save lives."
All US Adults Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine By May 1, Joe Biden Said
Biden's announcement, part of a national address, shifts the responsibility for the pandemic response to the federal government.
Listen: How Do You Tell The Story Of The Day The Pandemic Became Real?
“Whether you were a kid waking up in New Rochelle, or the District Attorney of Manhattan, or the top infectious disease expert in the country. We were all dating with COVID that day.”
Our Technological Dystopian Future Is Here, And I Hate It
For decades, many of us have been building a future where we could be connected while apart. COVID made that necessary. Turns out I hate it.
