Many Latinos Are Hesitant To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
Worries about how quickly the vaccine was developed and what long-term effects it may have are keeping some Latinos from getting vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Health & Safety
Meatpacking Companies, OSHA Face Investigation Over Coronavirus In Plants
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis is seeking documents from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as three of the country's largest meatpacking companies.
Captain Tom, 100-Year-Old Who Inspired Millions, Is Hospitalized With COVID-19
Capt. Tom Moore, a World War II veteran, is now fighting COVID-19, his daughter says. Moore used walks in his garden to raise millions for NHS Charities Together last year.
Tony Bennett Has Alzheimer's Disease
In a profile of the iconic 94-year-old singer for AARP The Magazine, Bennett's wife says he was diagnosed in 2016. While the disease progressed, he recorded a new album of duets with Lady Gaga.
Unpacking The Variations In Vaccine Efficacy Data
What does it mean for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to be 66% effective, compared with the 95% efficacy of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines? We break down the numbers.
Special Enrollment Period For Health Coverage Begins February 15
North Carolinians will soon have another opportunity to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. A special enrollment period begins February 15.
Carolina Panthers' Stadium Used As Mass Vaccination Clinic
More than 19,000 people got COVID-19 vaccinations at a clinic inside the football stadium in Charlotte, N.C. It was the largest event in the U.S. so far and underscores the challenges.
Many Latinos Don't Think Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Good Idea
Latinos are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 but less willing than others to get a vaccine, figures indicate. In Connecticut, efforts are under way to overcome their hesitancy.
News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests
Ten GOP Senators offer a counter proposal to Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Myanmar's military takes control of the country in a coup. Russian protesters demand release of jailed opposition leader.
Amid COVID-19 Variants, There Is An Increased Urgency For Vaccinations
How cautious should those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine be? And as more contagious strains gain a foothold, experts say it's important to maintain vigilance even as cases continue to decline.