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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic

A new antiviral medication developed by Merck is awaiting FDA approval. The potential approval and widespread use of this new medication could help save thousands of lives, but the vaccine remains the best deterrent to the pandemic. 
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor Oct 19, 2021

On October 11th, the pharmaceutical company Merck requested that U.S. regulators approve their pill for use in treating COVID-19. Merck’s antiviral pill, named molnupiravir,...

The Washington Square campus has seen its number of cases tripled in a short amount of time. The uptick in cases is most likely due to the combination of the state easing restrictions and NYU students not yet qualifying for the vaccine. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Washington Square campus sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

As New York State and the city open up, university leadership is asking students to avoid indoor gatherings and crowded events amidst a spike in COVID-19 positivity rates.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2021

In the past two weeks, the rate of new COVID-19 cases at NYU’s Washington Square campus nearly tripled. Between March 18 and March 29, the test positivity rate on a 14-day rolling...

Anti-vaccination crowd endangers everyone

Anti-vaccination crowd endangers everyone

Matthew Tessler and Tess Woosley Feb 5, 2015
People who elect not to vaccinate their children against infectious diseases put the general population at risk.
Scientific Society: Widespread meningitis B vaccinations will contain outbreak

Scientific Society: Widespread meningitis B vaccinations will contain outbreak

Mar 24, 2014
Given the terrible consequences of this disease, all individuals at risk should receive this new, demonstrably safe vaccine.
India leads by example with vaccinations

India leads by example with vaccinations

Feb 3, 2014
India has proven that getting vaccinations has positive outcomes.
Yasmine Panah for WSN

U.K. punk band invigorates American crowd

Feb 5, 2013
The Vaccines, a band from the United Kingdom, headlined in the United States in front of a group of enthusiastic fans.

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