Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
On Tuesday, President Biden announced a plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine supply by 20% over the next three weeks and by hundreds of millions of doses by summer.
Health & Safety
Biden Administration Criticized For Delay In Tackling Opioid Crisis
More than 200 Americans are dying from drug overdoses daily. Now the Biden administration faces criticism for reportedly delaying a Trump administration policy widely seen as a way to help save lives.
Florida's Vaccine Rollout Rife With Snags And Inequities
Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting the success of his policy providing COVID-19 vaccines to everyone 65 years and older in the state. But critics say the vaccine distribution favors some groups over others.
Opinion: Why I'm An Invisible Man In The Global Vaccine Campaign
Nigerian physician Ifeanyi Nsofor writes: "I was elated when the first COVID-19 vaccine was shown to be effective. ...My joy was cut short when richer Western nations began buying up the vaccine doses."
NC Health Official: State Has Used 95% of COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
North Carolina's top health official says the state has nearly exhausted its supply of first-dose COVID-19 vaccines.
How Florida, Tennessee and Oregon Are Rolling Out COVID-19 Vaccines
Reporters in Florida, Tennessee and Oregon discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going in their states.
With Few Details From Health Officials, Volunteers Create COVID-19 Vaccine Database
California has only administered about half of the available COVID-19 shots. With the flailing rollout, volunteer tech workers have stepped in to provide information the state government isn't.
Outdoor Zumba Classes Bring Joy To Some New Yorkers During The Pandemic
The pandemic and contentious national politics have left many Americans disheartened. Some are turning to little things to find joy. For one group of New Yorkers, that's outdoor Zumba classes.
With Expensive U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines, Many Countries Look Elsewhere
The COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. are too expensive and difficult to transport across the globe. So, many countries are turning to cheaper, easier-to-store options from Russia and China.
Some Health Experts Suggest Double Masking As New Coronavirus Variants Spread
As more contagious coronavirus variants spread in the U.S., some public health experts say it's time to wear two masks. A cloth mask with a surgical mask on top should give more protection, they say.