Distributing A Coronavirus Vaccine Will Bring Some Challenges
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Thomas Bollyky of the Council on Foreign Relations about the challenges of distributing a coronavirus vaccine.
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Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Food Banks In Need Of Volunteers
Food banks get a lot of help from volunteers who make meals, distribute food to the needy and help keep things running smoothly. But in the coronavirus era, volunteers can be in short supply.
FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for progeria, a genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. Zokinvy is the first drug approved by the agency for the disorder.
A Superintendent On What It's Like Overseeing A School District During The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Superintendent Tom Moore of Great Falls Public Schools in Montana about the concerns of educators and parents as COVID-19 cases rise in his district.
Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
'Slow Down,' 'Don't Quit': Advice From 7 Women Who Overcame Their Pandemic Struggles
Nominated by NPR readers, we highlight the story of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.
U.S. Passes 12 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
On Friday alone, there were 195,000 new confirmed cases of the virus and 1,878 deaths. The U.S. has been adding 1 million cases every six days.
A New COVID-19 Treatment Is Coming, But There's A Catch
A new medication to treat COVID patients will be available next week, but it requires an IV and is in short supply.
World War II Veteran Who Died Of COVID-19 Remembered By His Son
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven White, the son of Carroll White, of Ottumwa, Iowa, a World War II veteran who died from COVID-19 at the age of 100.
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Many Want The White House To Help America Mourn
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kenneth Feinberg, a victims' rights attorney who is advocating for a new White House office to help Americans grieving loss from COVID-19 and other tragedies.