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4:19pm Jan 14, 2022

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Fact check: The theory that SARS-CoV-2 is becoming milder

by Michaeleen Doucleff

A look at the data that omicron is less severe. What does that mean for the future of SARS-CoV-2 — and the pandemic?
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7:57pm Dec 10, 2021

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What omicron's fast spread could mean for the U.S. – and the world

by Will Stone

The variant has spread through South Africa with remarkable speed — and been detected in at least 60 other countries. Specialists are trying to figure out the next stage for this unwelcome variant.
Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public Radio

5:01am Dec 02, 2021

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Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Scientists may not know for a couple weeks yet how risky the new coronavirus variant will be to public health. But getting out front now about what is known helps dispel misinformation, they say.
4:29pm Nov 16, 2021

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Mask mandates begin to fall in Triad

by David Ford

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind the mask mandate that had been in effect since mid-August to combat the COVID-19 delta variant.

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2:13pm Sep 17, 2021

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Grocery Chains Cut Back Hours Due To Delta

by David Ford

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues its hold, local grocery chains are paring back store hours.
Steven Senne / AP

2:34pm Jul 27, 2021

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Think Of Your COVID-19 Vaccine Like A Very Good Raincoat, Says Dr. Leana Wen

by Terry Gross

It protects from drizzles and thunderstorms but not a hurricane. In other words, if you are exposed again and again to infected people, there's some risk you could get sick.

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12:00pm Jun 25, 2021

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Coronavirus FAQ: I've Been Vaccinated. Do I Need To Worry About Variants?

Here's what we know about the effectiveness of vaccines for variants of concerns, notably the delta variant, first identified in India and now responsible for more than 20% of new U.S. cases.
Susan Walsh / AP

9:34am Jun 17, 2021

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Dr. Fauci Says The Risks From The Delta Variant Underscore The Importance Of Vaccines

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci about the CDC declaring the Delta variant of COVID-19 a concern, and how vaccines and booster shots fit into the discussion of combating variants.
Seth Wenig / AP

8:13pm Aug 31, 2020

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United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights

by Merrit Kennedy

United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
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4:09pm Aug 07, 2020

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Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?

by Pranav Baskar

The matter of masks on planes has led to some contentious moments — and serious consequences. Is it legal to ban a passenger from flying for violating a mask mandate?
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8:47am Aug 10, 2016

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Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's

by Laura Sydell

Delta's massive outage wasn't the first malfunction to wreak havoc on an airline. The industry's systems are complex and require high security, which can make them more prone to shutdowns.

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6:58pm Aug 09, 2016

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Delta Air Lines Cancels Nearly 700 Additional Flights

by Brakkton Booker

Delta said it was still in "recovery mode" a day after a system outage scuttled about 1,000 flights. It announced $200 vouchers for people whose flights were canceled or delayed more than three hours.