Outdoor Art Installation Calls Attention To Pandemic's School Closures
An exhibit meant to visually represent the coronavirus' impact on children's education around the world has been set up on the grounds of the United Nations.
Health & Safety
New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wants Schools Open 'As Soon As Possible'
Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."
Stranded in Paradise: N.H. Retiree Rides Out Pandemic In New Zealand
Carol Clapp, a 73-year-old widow, has been taking art classes, gardening — and she has a new sweetheart.
Data Show India's Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine Works — 2 Months After It Was Approved
India's homegrown COVID-19 vaccine has been controversial because the Indian government approved its use before clinical trials showed it works. Now data is finally out.
Texas Gov. Abbott Criticized For Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
NPR's Noel King talks to Greg Casar, a member of the city council in Austin, Texas, about why he opposes the governor's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions. The CDC encourages continued mask use.
News Brief: In-Person Classes, Capitol Security, Pope's Iraq Trip
Federal efforts aim to help schools reopen. Tighten security follows reports extremists may try again to breach the U.S. Capitol. Pope Francis on Friday will become the first pope to visit Iraq.
'Now Is Not The Time To Stop Wearing A Mask,' Says CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
With new cases teetering at about 60,000 to 70,000 per day, new hyper-transmissible variants and state rollbacks of coronavirus restrictions, the CDC chief urges Americans to remain vigilant.
Church Leaders Say Johnson & Johnson Shot Should Be Avoided If Alternatives Available
U.S. Catholic bishops say the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines did not use abortion-derived fetal cell lines, but that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is acceptable, if it's the only available option.
'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates
"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.
Christian Groups Resist Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Using Abortion-Derived Cells
Because abortion-derived cell lines were used in its development, some Christian groups are advising against using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine if other vaccines are available.