The Atlantic The Atlantic Daily: 4 Reasons the Pandemic Is Slowing Down Coronavirus cases continue to fall in America. What’s behind the drop? Then: Meet hyperpop, a chaotic new musical genre. February 18, 2021 Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Getty / The Atlantic “Some pandemic statistics are foggy,” our staff writer Derek Thompson notes, “but the current decline of COVID-19 is crystal clear.” What’s driving that decline? Here are four reasons for it, as explained by Derek.