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FDA Advisory Committee Considers Authorization For Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

6:59pm December 10, 2020

by Joe Palca

An advisory committee of independent experts met on Thursday to consider an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. NPR discusses the committee's deliberations and recommendations.

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What To Expect From FDA Advisory Committee's COVID-19 Vaccine Meeting?

4:44pm December 10, 2020

by Richard Harris

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is preparing to vote on whether to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States.

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Airbnb's Share Price More Than Doubles In Market Debut

4:44pm December 10, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Airbnb has reached a big milestone amid a massive slowdown in the travel and tourism sector during the pandemic — its shares more than doubled in their debut on Thursday.

Many Americans Are Expected To Travel For Holidays. Is There Any Way To Make It Safe?

4:44pm December 10, 2020

Millions of Americans are expected to travel for the end-of-year holidays despite the pandemic. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with public health expert Keri Althoff about whether any travel can be safe.

More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs

4:44pm December 10, 2020

For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.

Reporter On Allegations Of Political Interference At CDC

4:00pm December 10, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Politico's Dan Diamond about the CDC's director allegedly asking staff to delete a Trump appointee's email seeking to interfere in pandemic guidance.

In Picking Cabinet Members, Biden Turns To Obama Stalwarts

4:00pm December 10, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

In picking members of his Cabinet and top White House officials, President-elect Joe Biden has increasingly turned to people who worked for former President Barack Obama.

If Pfizer Vaccine Is FDA Approved, What's Trump Administration's Plan For Buying It?

4:00pm December 10, 2020

by Sydney Lupkin

With Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine awaiting Food and Drug Administration authorization, there's speculation about when the U.S. will buy another batch of doses and whether it already missed its chance.

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Many Hispanic And Black People Say They Are Skeptical About COVID-19 Vaccine

4:00pm December 10, 2020

by Adrian Florido

Latinos and African Americans are among those most likely to express skepticism about the coronavirus vaccine. Efforts are underway to change their minds.

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ICU Doctor On Why Health Workers Shouldn't Be Prioritized In Coronavirus Vaccination

4:00pm December 10, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews Joel Zivot, an intensive care unit doctor, about why he thinks health care workers should not receive a coronavirus vaccine before others.