Coronavirus

Jared Leto Jokingly Compared The Coronavirus Pandemic To A "Zombie Apocalypse" And I Completely Agree With What He's Saying
"I was kind of shocked. It was like 'Rip Van Winkle.'"

“They Just Left Him There”: A Man Died Of COVID-19 At Home Despite Calling 911
“A part of us is just gone, and that's never going to come back.”

Biden Plans To Purchase 200 Million More Vaccine Doses To Be Delivered Over The Summer
The president has faced mounting pressure to up his pledge of administering 100 million COVID-19 shots during his first 100 days in office.

A "Paramedic Of The Year" Allegedly Helped Cover Up A COVID Vaccine Theft
The Florida paramedic allegedly forged documents after three vaccine doses were taken from a refrigerator by a superior.

A Wealthy Couple Reportedly Pretended To Be Members Of A Remote Indigenous Community To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
"We are deeply concerned by the actions of individuals who put our Elders and vulnerable people at risk to jump the line for selfish purposes," a community leader said.

All We're Waiting For Now Is The Pandemic To End, But That Just Makes It Feel Further Away
For months, the political pace has been nonstop, but finally there’s been a change and things have calmed. Now, all there is left to do is wait and fight impatience.

23 Products To Make Your Home Feel Super Snug And Cosy
All the more reasons to never leave your house again!

13 Products For People Who Like Sleep More Than People
Why fall in love when you can fall asleep?

19 Products You Need If Cleaning Is Not Your Strong Suit
Clean smart, not hard.


19 "Once COVID Is Over" Tweets That Have Me Laughing From The Same Spot In My Apartment I’ve Been Sitting In Since Last March
Taking bets now on whether the end of the pandemic or Rihanna's next album will come first.

These 22 Celebrities Lost Their Sense Of Taste And Smell Because Of COVID
From Doja Cat not being able to taste bacon to Bryan Cranston's lasting for months.

13 Household Products You'll Be Happy You Bought
Make your home a better place to live in.

23 Effective Beauty And Skincare Products That Won’t Put A Dent In Your Pocket
You’ll definitely get your money’s worth with these.

13 Products For People Who Lose Everything They Own
Don’t lose hope, these products have you covered.

Kate Hudson Talked About Co-Parenting With Three Different Dads And What Juggling It All During The Pandemic Has Been Like
"I've got multiple dads, I've got kids all over the place."

34 Things For People Who Would Love A Hobby
Looking to fill your days with a new skill or activity? We've pulled everything from cake decorating to palmistry to keep you entertained.

Dave Chappelle Has Been Diagnosed With COVID-19
Plus, the cast of "Supernatural" sent Jared Padalecki some kind words about his new show, "Moesha" turned 25, and Season 2 of "Bridgerton" was greenlit.

Hurry Up And Get These 18 Discounted Gadgets For Your Work From Home Set-Up
Make the most of the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale! Chop, chop!

18 Relaxing Products For People Who Are Already Done With 2021
Make 2021 the year you find your zen.

31 Things To Upgrade Your WFH Setup In 2021
Because the long-term effects of the current setup are starting to sink in (i.e. back pain).

政府批判は仕方ない。でもワクチン不安は煽らないで。三原じゅん子副大臣がメディアの煽り報道に苦言
新型コロナウイルス対策で期待がかけられながらも、メディアによって不安を煽る報道が始まっているワクチン。かつて日本ではHPVワクチンで恐怖を煽り、接種率が激減する失敗を経験しています。私たちは今、このワクチンとどう向き合うべきなのでしょう。

副大臣、HPVワクチンはいつ積極的勧奨を再開するのですか?
厚労省が積極的勧奨を差し控えて7年7ヶ月となるHPVワクチン。昨年は9価ワクチンの承認、男性接種への拡大と色々ありましたが、接種率の回復はまだまだです。三原じゅん子副大臣にこのままでいいのか聞きました。

How Do You Social Distance In Prison? You Don't. You Get COVID.
In crowded cells, where COVID is running rampant, appeals for clemency for thousands of prisoners have gone unanswered or flat-out rejected.

President Biden Just Extended The Student Loan Payment Freeze Until September — Here's What That Might Mean For You
Cue 41 million sighs of relief.

Fauci Said Working With Biden Now Instead Of Trump Is "Liberating"
"Regarding things like hydroxychloroquine ... that really was uncomfortable because they were not based on scientific fact.”

Jake Paul Hosted A Huge Birthday Party After Moving Out Of LA To Escape Huge Parties
"People are selfish."

19 Products You Need If You're Still Working From Home This Year
Make the most of your WFH situation.

13 Planners To Help You Stay Organised In 2021
That’s one thing you can strike off your to-do list.

Joe Biden's New Executive Orders Will Make The Federal Government Finally Take Responsibility For COVID-19
The new president will sign executive orders on his second day in office designed to give the federal government a greater role in ending the pandemic.

15 Kitchen Products That Are Totally Worth The Investment
Money well spent.

The Most Powerful Statement At Joe Biden's Inauguration Happened When People Weren't Speaking
A "commonplace and miraculous" event calls for a "commonplace and miraculous" accessory.

Charli D'Amelio's Dad Speaks Out About Controversial Influencer Trip To Bahamas
"She's 16 so she has no say in where we're going."

It Took A Year — And A New President — But The US Finally Mourned The COVID Dead
While Tuesday's memorial was the first step toward national recognition of how much has been lost to the pandemic, some mourners are wondering what accountability looks like.

24 Pictures Of Things Before And After Donald Trump Touched Them
Here's what four years of Trump will do to a country.

More Than 400,000 People Have Died Of COVID-19 In The US As Trump Reaches His Final Day In Office
The US has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths of any country in the world. The death toll increased by 100,000 in just over a month.

30 Things To Help Make Working Or Doing Schoolwork From Home A Little Better
Whether you're in serious need of a new desk chair, some organization tools, or an essential oil diffuser for aromatherapy, we're here to help.

31 Useful Products For Anyone With Basically No Space To Work From Home
No office? No problem.

So Many People Are Dying Of COVID-19 In LA They've Had To Suspend Cremation Limits
As of Jan. 15, there are more than 2,700 bodies being stored at Los Angeles hospitals and the Coroner's Office.

13 Products That Will Do All The Household Chores You’ve Been Ignoring
Let these take care of your to-do list for you.

I Lost My Sense Of Smell In My Twenties. Here’s My Advice To COVID-19 Survivors.
Complications of COVID-19 have caused many people to lose their sense of smell. I lost mine years ago and have some suggestions on how to get by.

14 Dog Posts From This Week That Are Good In The Purest Form Of The Word
It's the dog cuddling with a squash for me.

Dua Lipa Is Facing Backlash For Traveling A Lot During A Pandemic And Now It's A Meme
"I blink and this girl is in a different place."

28 Things To Help You Feel Less Cooped Up Right Now
The endlessness of winter has nothing on this internet-beloved light therapy lamp.

15 Products For People Who Can’t Find Things In Their Own Closet
Make some extra space in your closet for all the new clothes you’re going to buy this year.

The FDA Warned Curative’s Popular COVID Test Could Be Faulty. Here’s What We Know So Far.
The FDA’s vague warning about false negatives from Curative’s test has confused testing experts and health departments, many of which are still offering the test to anyone who wants one.

21 Products For People Who Are Serious About Their Fitness Resolution For 2021
It’s 2021, no gym is not an acceptable excuse for not working out anymore.

These Predictions Of How The Characters Of "The Office" Would Deal With The Pandemic Are Dead-On
What would Michael Scott do?

「罰則は、効果がないどころか公衆衛生を破壊する」 東大の公衆衛生教授が感染症法の改正に反対する理由
なぜ医学界や公衆衛生の専門家は、新型コロナ感染者の入院や検査拒否などに罰則を設けるのに反対するのか。反対声明の呼びかけ人の一人、橋本英樹さんにお話を聞きました。

Biden Unveiled A $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Rescue Plan
The $1.9 trillion relief package would set up a national vaccine program, expand testing, halt evictions, and send Americans an extra $1,400 in stimulus checks.

Disneyland Is Getting Rid Of Its Popular Annual Pass Program Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
The theme park will be issuing refunds to eligible pass holders as resort officials develop new membership offerings.

Disneyland's "Super" COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Site Is Open, And Here's What It Looks Like Inside
Spoiler alert: Goofy won't be administering vaccines.

34 Products To Solve All Your Kitchen Related Problems
These are going to be all you’re able to ~taco~ ‘bout.

14 Mask Accessories To Make The "New Normal" So Much Easier
Tired of glasses fog? Ear straps too tight? Don't know where to store your masks? This list is for you.

日本医学会連合が新型コロナ入院・検査拒否への罰則に反対声明 感染症法等の改正検討
新型コロナの感染者が入院や検査を拒否した場合などに罰則を設ける法改正が検討されていますが、日本医学会連合や日本公衆衛生学会、日本疫学会が、ハンセン病や結核、エイズの人権侵害の歴史を踏まえ、反対する声明を出しました。

33 Comfy Clothing Items That Are Perfect For Working From Home
It's time to start dressing for success ... and success is feeling comfy at all times.

私権の制限はバタバタで決めることではない ハンセン病やエイズの歴史を踏まえた議論を
緊急事態宣言が発令され、特別措置法の改正に焦点が移ってきました。感染症対策の専門家は、ハンセン病やエイズの歴史を踏まえて、私権の制限には慎重になるべきだと訴えます。

A Member Of Congress Risked A Confrontation With Rioters To Avoid Sheltering With Her Maskless Republican Colleagues
“Maybe I could fight off or run from rioters, but I wouldn't be able to see the virus as it was coming toward me,” Rep. Stacey Plaskett told BuzzFeed News.

Has The Pandemic Changed How You Use Social Media?
We want to hear how you've been using your phone lately.

38 Things To Add Just A *Little* Excitement To Your Day
Turns out the best time for bubble tea slime is every single day of the week.

緊急事態宣言、緩すぎるか? 「人は感染対策だけでは幸せになれない。生活にも目配りを」
緊急事態宣言が出てから、「遅過ぎた」「期間が短過ぎる」「緩すぎる」「医療体制が非効率的」など様々な批判が相次いでいます。感染対策の専門家はどう見るか。岡部先生に再び聞きました。

The US Will Require All International Travelers To Test Negative For COVID-19
"With the US already in surge status, the testing requirement for air passengers will help slow the spread of the virus as we work to vaccinate the American public," the CDC said.

Martha Stewart Was Accused Of "Jumping The Line" To Get The COVID Vaccine, And She Responded On Instagram
"I am in the approved age group for this batch of vaccines and I waited in line with others."

Listen: These Are The Absolute Best—And Worst—Movie Plot Twists
“And then you find out—everyone’s favorite plot twist device—that it was all a dream. Just kidding, everyone hates this. Thank you for wasting my time.”

Here Are 18 Celebrities (And Public Figures) Who Have Gotten The Coronavirus Vaccine
From politicians to performers.

A Quebec Store Blocked Off Black Haircare Products As "Nonessential"
While the store has backtracked, there are still questions about why stores catering to Black customers are closed during the province's COVID-19 lockdown.

16 Ideas para citas románticas libres de COVID-19
Ve tomando notas para el día de San Valentín.

Three Democrats Now Have COVID-19 After Republicans Refused To Wear Masks During The Capitol Attack
At least six Republican members of Congress could be seen in video footage refusing to take a face mask while sheltering with their colleagues during the insurrection.

13 Sturdy And Durable Products That Will Last You All Of 2021
These will probably last longer than your last relationship.

JKビジネスのスカウトに学べ!? 村木厚子が語る女性支援と「ふらふら」の重要性
生きづらさを抱えた若い女性たちの支援を続けてきた元厚生労働事務次官、村木厚子さん。長引く新型コロナの流行で支援が息切れしないようにSOS基金の立ち上げに参画しました。その狙いを聞きます。

Meet The Guys Exposing Other Gay Men Partying During The Pandemic
Gay men are using Instagram to name and shame those attending big parties during the pandemic. We spoke to those behind the accounts — and those who've been targeted.

28 Genius Products To Improve Your Work From Home Experience Immediately
A seamless work from home experience is just one ~add to cart~ button away.

Noah Beck Responded To Backlash Over That TikToker Bahamas Vacation And It's Caused... Even More Backlash
"Especially the business we’re in, it's like you need some time to kind of disconnect for a little."

47 Products You Need To Declutter Your Home In The New Year
If you start your year clean and tidy, the rest of the year will follow.

A Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccines Has The FDA Facing Calls To Change Shot Schedules
By cutting doses in half or delaying second shots, some scientists say we could maximize the number of people who get vaccinated. Others argue that could be dangerous.

These Updating Charts Show How Many People Have Received A Coronavirus Vaccine
Follow the latest vaccination data in the US and globally.

23 Sustainable Products For People Whose Resolution Is To Be More Eco-Friendly
Give your life a sustainable makeover, one product at a time.

緊急事態宣言発令へ 飲食店は、受験は、解除はどうする? 公衆衛生の専門家に聞いた
感染拡大が止まらない首都圏の現状を受けて、間もなく発令される緊急事態宣言。飲食店、受験、学校など様々な心配がありますが、公衆衛生の専門家はどうすべきと考えているのでしょうか?

「自由をどうか手放さないで」 緊急事態宣言にうなずきながらも専門家が感じる寂しさ
間もなく発令される緊急事態宣言。慎重な姿勢を貫いてきた岡部信彦さんは、宣言下でも「自由を守って」と呼びかけます。どういうことなのでしょうか?

"One Of The Most Kind People You Would Ever Meet": She Escaped The Holocaust But Not The Pandemic
Malvina Shabes escaped Poland during World War II and found refuge in Canada. A COVID-19 outbreak in a retirement home killed her.

緊急事態宣言が効果を上げるか鍵を握る2つの変化 8割おじさんを悩ませる変数
前回の緊急事態宣言で、理論疫学者の西浦博さんは「人との接触8割減」を打ち出しました。今回、そのようなわかりやすい数値目標を示せない理由として、2つの大きな変化を挙げています。効果の鍵を握る2つの変化とは?

「飲食店の制限だけでは1ヶ月で感染者は減らない」 8割おじさんが厚労省“非公開”のシミュレーションを公開
7日にも正式決定する緊急事態宣言。政府は飲食店などの制限に限定する考えを示していますが、それに待ったをかけるのが「8割おじさん」こと、理論疫学者の西浦博さんです。西浦さん作成のシミュレーションを元に単独インタビューしました。

2度目の緊急事態宣言 効果を感じにくいタイミングで小さなハンマーを打ちおろす意味
間近に迫った緊急事態宣言。限定的に、集中的に行うのはなぜなのでしょうか? ギリギリまで慎重な姿勢を見せていた岡部信彦さんに、このタイミングでの宣言をどう受け止めるのか伺いました。

TikTok Is Obsessed With This Smudge-Free Drugstore Lipstick
What even is this wizardry?

15 Inconsiderate People Who Are Straight-Up Ignoring The Pandemic
*Masked face palm*

A Pharmacist Allegedly Tried To Ruin COVID-19 Vaccines Because Of False Beliefs They Were "Unsafe"
Authorities described 47-year-old Steven Brandenburg as an "admitted conspiracy theorist."

This "Super Granny" Worked Her Entire Life — Until COVID-19 Killed Her
Sushma Mane kept her family going, until she couldn't go any longer.

26 Small Tips To Make Your Home Office Look So Much Better
Even if your couch is functioning as the home office.

A Los Angeles Health Agency Is Tweeting About A COVID Death Every 10 Minutes To Encourage People To Stay Home
“An uncle who was like a father to his nieces and nephews. Someone who conquered their fears. A sister.”

【後編】新型コロナ、BuzzFeedはどう報じたか? PCR検査の誤解、貧困の増加、そして再びの感染拡大へ
新型コロナウイルスの流行が長引き、困窮者が増え、人間関係もギスギスすることが増えました。感染対策にも飽きてきたこともあり、再び感染拡大の危機が迫っています。どうか今年だけは静かに、元気に年末年始を過ごしましょう。

Listen: From Cheating Wives To *Really* Bad Friends — Our Wildest DMs Of The Year
“It’s always interesting when I get a letter from someone who doesn’t even know what their problem is. This woman was thinking ‘I have a friend who can’t find a man.’ It turns out her problem was, ‘My friend is an addict.’”

At Least One Person Is Hospitalized With COVID-19 After Attending That Republican Christmas Party With A Conga Line
“I wasn’t on the conga line. I ate by myself," the Queens Village Republican Club chair said. "I don’t know how I got this."

“COVID-19 Took A Toll On My Family”: The Virus Killed This Costco Worker, Her Sister, And Her Mother
One of their survivors is anguished over her employer's decision to make workers come into the office during a pandemic.

31 Dog Tweets From This Year That Were Sooo Goob, They Immediately Got Over 500K Likes
Well, 2020 sucked, but there was still some ~goob~.

31 Things That'll Help You Stay In Contact With Loved Ones During Quarantine
A fun mix of products and services so you can eat together, sweat together, and solve together — even at a distance.

After This Student Died Of COVID-19, He Became The First Person In His Family To Graduate From College
Cody Lyster was one of the youngest people in Colorado to die of the novel coronavirus.

A Republican Just Elected To Congress Has Died From COVID At 41
Luke Letlow was days away from being sworn in as the US representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. He had no underlying health conditions.

【前編】新型コロナ、BuzzFeedはどう報じたか? クルーズ船、インフォデミック、そして緊急事態宣言
新型コロナ一色だった今年、BuzzFeedも数多くの記事を書いてきました。この1年の記事でどんな出来事があったか振り返ります。まずは上半期を中心とした前編です。

Officials Have Confirmed The First US Case Of A New Coronavirus Strain First Identified In The UK
The Colorado State Laboratory confirmed the case of the variant B.1.1.7 in a man who is in his twenties and has no travel history.

As 2020 Ends, Biden Says "Things Are Going To Get Worse" With The Pandemic
"The next few weeks and months are going to be very tough — very tough for our nation, maybe the toughest in this entire pandemic."