The U.S. Has Hit 600,000 COVID Deaths, More Than Any Other Country
The latest toll from Johns Hopkins University comes nearly four months after the nation crossed the half-million mark for deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.
Health & Safety
A 3rd Dose Of COVID Vaccines May Boost Immunity For Transplant Recipients
The COVID vaccines haven't proved very effective for people living with organ transplants. But getting a third dose of the mRNA vaccines gave a big bump in antibody levels in a new study.
Library Of Congress Receives Health Care Workers Audio Diaries
The Library of Congress acquires the recordings featuring more than 200 front-line health care workers in the fight against COVID-19. They share their thoughts and feelings during the pandemic.
Vaccinations Clear The Way For Vermont To Lift COVID-19 Restrictions
Gov. Scott is lifting all of the state's COVID-19 restrictions after a successful vaccination campaign — 80% of the state's eligible population, those 12 and over, have received at least one dose.
In California, Most Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted As The State Reopens
Gov. Gavin Newsom set Tuesday as the day California fully reopens. The state has made considerable progress on vaccinations. But some are still concerned it's not enough.
News Brief: Biden Mends Fences, California Reopens, Border Separations
Biden meets with European leaders in Brussels. Most pandemic restrictions in California are lifted Tuesday. A father and son from El Salvador describe being separated because of Trump border policies.
This Man Is Honoring COVID Victims By Telling Their Stories, One Obituary At A Time
The Twitter account @FacesofCOVID has been a way to honor some of the nearly 600,000 Americans who have died. Alex Goldstein, who runs it, has posted over 5,000 virtual obituaries.
The U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After Rise In False Rabies Records
A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50% more than in 2019.
San Francisco Is Over 70% Vaccinated — But It's Not Quite Time To Pop The Champagne
Over 70% of San Francisco residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. Public health officials say that's good, but are still continuing efforts to reach their unvaccinated population.
'Kinship Families' In Vermont Mourn Their Biggest Advocate, Lost To COVID-19
The U.S. has seen about 600,000 COVID-19 deaths. Lynn Granger of Milton, Vt., was a tireless advocate for "kinship families:" people raising children on behalf of relatives or friends who are unable.