Moderna Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Still Protects Against Emerging Strains
In a new round of tests, the drug company wants to see if booster doses of its vaccine will ramp up defenses against emerging strains of the coronavirus.
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South Dakota Among Leading States In COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
After a huge coronavirus outbreak in the fall, South Dakota is now one of the leading states in vaccine distribution. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shankar Kurra of Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
Sprawling Florida Retirement Community Faces Epic Delays In COVID-19 Vaccination
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Meta Minton of Villages-News.com about an immense Florida retirement community, The Villages, having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines distributed.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Easy To Schedule In Some States. In Others, Not So Much
Across the U.S., COVID-19 vaccination has been slow and uneven. In some states, vaccination appointments are readily available, while in others it's a confusing process often characterized by luck.
The Latest On International COVID-19 Vaccine Development Efforts
Moderna announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine seems to work against at least some of the new coronavirus variants. NPR discusses what it might mean for the course of the pandemic worldwide.
Chicago Said Teachers Needed To Return In Person. The Teachers Voted No
After the union vote, the district said it had pushed back the return of K-8 teachers and staff until Wednesday to "ensure we reach a resolution without a disruption to student learning."
California Lifts Stay-At-Home Orders: 'Light At The End Of The Tunnel'
State health officials are breathing a sigh of relief. But they are also cautious: More than 40 million Californians live in counties where COVID-19 risk is deemed "widespread."
Guilford County To Feds: 'We Need Our Fair Share Of Vaccines'
Greensboro and Guilford County leaders presented their concerns at a press conference Monday over delays in COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic
Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police
Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.