As The Delta Variant Rages, Calls Grow For Vaccine Mandates
An increasing number of cities, states, counties and hospitals are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. But not all health care workers are on board.
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Closing Arguments To Begin In West Virginia's Opioid Crisis
A civil opioid trial in West Virginia will hold closing arguments on Tuesday. It comes amid the debate over whether corporations will be held accountable for their role in the addiction crisis.
News Brief: Jan. 6 Probe, Vaccine Mandates, Opioid Trial
A House select committee opens its probe into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Vaccination mandates take shape across the U.S. A federal opioid trial in West Virginia goes to closing arguments.
Are You A COVID Long Hauler? Send Us Your Questions About Living With Chronic Illness
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months after recovery, commonly known as 'post-COVID syndrome.' NPR's Consider This podcast would like to hear your questions about living with long COVID.
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated. I Thought I Could Give Up Masks! But Should I?
Yes, that was the plan. Then along came the delta variant. And now people who are vaccinated are wondering: Are there circumstances in which a mask would be advisable?
New Vaccine Mandates Are Coming For Government Employees And Health Care Workers
In quick succession, New York City, California and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced new, more stringent policies, and possible penalties, to push vaccination among their employees.
Male Survivors Of Sexual Abuse Struggle To Find Treatment
Male victims of sexual trauma face a lot of obstacles to getting help. They have trouble finding people to believe their stories, even when they find the strength to seek assistance.
Infectious Disease Specialist Discusses Whether The U.S. Is Over-Testing For COVID-19
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Monica Gandhi, who studies infectious diseases at the University of California San Francisco, about whether the U.S. may be over-testing for COVID-19.
New York City Mandates Municipal Workers Be Vaccinated By Mid-September
New York City announced that government workers, including teachers and police, must be vaccinated by mid-September. Those who refuse will have to wear masks indoors and submit to weekly testing.
A Health Care Giant Sold Off Dozens Of Hospitals — But Continued Suing Many Patients
As Community Health Systems has downsized, what remain are like zombie hospitals – little more than legal entities still taking patients to court even though the new owners don't sue.