Nursing Home Residents Have Mostly Received COVID-19 Vaccines, But What's Next?
Most long-term care facilities have received COVID-19 vaccines but logistical hurdles remain for residents and workers.
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Overseas Spectators Will Be Banned From Tokyo Olympics Due To COVID-19 Risks
Tokyo organizers on Saturday announced that foreign spectators will be barred from attending this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games due to concerns over COVID-19.
COVID-19 Outbreak Forces Idaho Legislature To Close Its Doors For Weeks
Idaho Republicans have declined to institute safety measures such as a mask mandate or social distancing. The House speaker said he had no regrets about their policies.
CDC Likely To Extend Eviction Moratorium With Millions Of People Behind On Rent
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is moving to extend an order aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic. Housing groups say the order could prevent up to 1 million evictions.
Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans
Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.
Coronavirus FAQs: Does Smoking Blunt The Vaccine? What About Painkillers?
A reader wants to know about smoking's impact on the vaccine but didn't specify cigarettes, e-cigs ... or marijuana. So we'll discuss all three. Also: A refresher in painkiller/vaccine interaction.
How The COVID-19 Vaccine Trials In Children Are Going To Work
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, chair of the Committee on Infectious Disease for the American Academy of Pediatrics, about the COVID-19 vaccine trials in children.
As Europe Enters 3rd Wave Of Pandemic, France Locks Down And Germany Lacks Vaccines
The French government is locking down Paris and 15 other regions, while Germany's health minister says his country does not have enough vaccine to combat the pandemic's third wave.
The CDC Says A Distance Of 3 Feet Between Students In A Classroom Setting Is Safe
The CDC has updated its guidance for schools, saying it "now recommends that, with universal masking, students should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings."
Groceries And Rent Money: Why Support For COVID Isolation Is More Important Than Ever
If we want life to get back to normal in the U.S., public health experts say we can't just rely on COVID-19 vaccines. Other tools like contact tracing and care coordination are crucial too.