What Happens If U.K. Variant Of The Coronavirus Spreads In The U.S.?
The U.K. is struggling to stop a more contagious version of the coronavirus. NPR discusses what might happen if the variant spreads across the U.S.
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What U.S. Educators Think Of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine
Federal guidelines say school personnel and child care workers should receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as front-line workers. NPR talks with educators about their opinion of the vaccine.
How Mistakes, Missed Opportunities Allowed COVID-19 To Ravage The U.S.
The U.S. has only four percent of the world's population — and yet it accounts for 20 percent of all COVID deaths. New Yorker writer Lawrence Wright discusses America's pandemic year.
Fauci Says U.S. Needs More Time To 'Catch Up' On Vaccine Rollout
In an NPR interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, said changes in vaccine distribution could be necessary depending on what happens in the next few weeks.
Japan Issues COVID-19 State Of Emergency For Tokyo As Infections Rise
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces new voluntary restrictions amid alarm at rapidly increasing coronavirus case numbers.
Health Policy Expert Says Collaboration Is Key In Vaccine Rollout
Phase 1a of the state's vaccination plan focused on health care workers and long-term care staff and residents. Now, some areas are expanding that to include individuals who are over 75.
Grandparents, Dressed In Inflatable Polar Bear Costumes, Hug Grandkids
Barbara and Clive Walshaw really missed their grandkids, but needed to stay safe. Barbara found the costumes online. They put 'em on, snuck up to the grandkids' house and surprised them on Christmas.
After Slow Start, Europeans Call For Quicker Vaccines Against COVID-19
From France to Germany to The Netherlands, citizens are venting frustration over the pace of the mass vaccination program.
Doctors Encouraged By Antibody Treatments For COVID-19
While logistical challenges have hampered use of antibody drugs to treat people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, recent results show the medicines can be worthwhile.
EU Authorizes Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Saying It Has 160 Million Doses
"Now we are working at full speed to approve it & make it available in the EU," said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It is be the second vaccine to get EU authorization.