California May Consider 'Historical Injustice' When Allocating COVID-19 Vaccine
Could earlier access to the vaccine for some groups, like Native Americans, be a form of reparations for historical injustice?
Health & Safety
Congressional Leaders Near Deal On Roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.
China Has A Theory About Its New COVID-19 Cases. Many Scientists Are Skeptical
The government is pointing a finger at imports of frozen foods. The consensus in the scientific community: "highly unlikely."
Guilford Sheriff's Office Administrative Building Temporarily Closed
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office administration building will be closed until Monday, December 18th.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I Wash My Kid's Clothes Every Day After School?
Plus: Can the virus make me sick many years later, like the chickenpox virus does?
Houston Doctor Expects Another Coronavirus Surge After Christmas
NPR's Steve Inskeep checks back in with Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston Memorial Medical Center as the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the U.S., and deaths have passed 300,000.
FDA OKs 1st Home COVID-19 Test That Doesn't Require A Prescription
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the test. It will cost about $30 and be available by January, according the Australian company that makes it, Ellume.
News Brief: McConnell Congratulates Biden, Coronavirus Test, Afghanistan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally acknowledges Joe Biden's victory. FDA OKs first at-home COVID-19 test without needing a prescription. Afghan civilians worry about U.S. troop drawdown.
ICU Workers Are Quitting Due To Crushing Stress From COVID-19 Surge
As hospitals struggle in Los Angeles County, Intensive Care Unit nurses confront tough choices: remain in the coronavirus trenches for patients and colleagues, or quit when you are overwhelmed?
Health Workers 'Feeling Good As Hell' As Hospitals Begin COVID Vaccine Injections
As the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine made their way across the country on Monday, hospital employees celebrated the long-awaited medicine.