The Delta Variant Is Extremely Contagious, But CDC Says Vaccines And Masks Will Help
New data on the Delta variant has researchers wondering what the mutation could mean for the evolution of COVID-19 as it continues to spread.
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California Doctors Say Surge In COVID-19 Cases Mirrors The Height Of The Pandemic
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases in California is giving healthcare workers flashbacks. Some say what they're experiencing now is similar to what they saw in January, at the height of the pandemic.
Biden Administration Navigates Changing Mask Mandates And Vaccine Requirements
The CDC adjusted its mask guidelines this week after fresh data on the Delta variant, leading President Biden to issue a vaccine mandate for federal workers. Some states and companies followed.
Ravi Told George, They Told The World: The Birth Of The Celebrity Benefit Concert
50 years ago, on August 1, 1971, the Concert for Bangladesh, led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, raised funds — and awareness — for Bengali refugees. What's the legacy of this landmark event?
As COVID Concern Grows In Kansas, So Does Confusion Over Who Is In Charge
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, has been hesitant to issue any statewide mandates without a ruling from the state Supreme Court on her powers. Counties aren't jumping at the opportunity either.
Vaccinated People With Breakthrough Infections Can Spread The Delta Variant, CDC Says
In an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., three-quarters of cases occurred in fully vaccinated people. The study's findings suggest that vaccinated people infected with delta can transmit the virus.
Author Helen Hoang Talks Sex, Autism And Freedom
This summer, Code Switch is laser-focused on books that teach us about freedom. Today, we're in conversation with a romance novelist whose own identity helped inform a rich cast of characters.
Australia's Zero Tolerance Policy For COVID-19 Cracks With New Wave Of Cases
Australia was once seen as a safe haven from COVID-19. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bloomberg's Georgina McKay in Sydney about the rise in new cases and Australians' protests of lockdown measures.
Vaccinated People Can Spread The Delta Variant, CDC Research Indicates
The CDC has published new information about how dangerous the delta variant is and the risk it poses to unvaccinated people. The research also indicates that vaccinated people can spread the variant.
With The Delta Variant Thriving, CDC Reverses Mask Guidance
As more become known about the highly contagious delta variant, new guidance calls for changes to masking policy for schools and with vaccinated people.