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6:17pm Oct 22, 2021

Science Science Health & Safety

People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant

by Michaeleen Doucleff

A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?
Jennifer Swanson/NPR

5:08pm Oct 22, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Why do so many folks say to drink lots of water before your vaccine?

by Fran Kritz

Lots of people suggest guzzling a tall glass of H2O before the injection. But is there any evidence it'll reduce side effects or improve vaccine effectiveness? Also: painkiller protocols!
2:00pm Oct 22, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Live Updates: Coronavirus In North Carolina

by WFDD Staff

Stay up to date with everything COVID-19 related at Coronavirus Central.

WFDD reporters will update this page with the latest news of the coronavirus in North Carolina. Scroll down for older updates. Para versión en Español, haga click aquí.
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10:54am Oct 15, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Global TB deaths are rising — and COVID gets the blame

by Jason Beaubien

After years of progress in reducing the number of annual deaths from tuberculosis, the number of cases of the infectious respiratory disease went up in 2020.
Malaka Gharib/ NPR

8:00am Oct 15, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Is it OK to sing into a karaoke mic again?

by Vicky Hallett

During the pandemic, karaoke has been kayoed due to fears of viral spread. If you've got a song in your heart and a vaccine in your arm, is it safe to pick up a karaoke mic in public?
Tracy J. Lee for NPR

6:57am Oct 07, 2021

World News World News Health & Safety

COVID is changing medical fly-in missions — and it might be for the better

For decades, Western docs and nurses have parachuted into poor countries to perform surgeries. That's not working in this pandemic. But there's a new twist that holds promise.
Malaka Gharib/ NPR

11:11pm Oct 01, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Can I give a hug — or a handshake — without risk?

by Marc Silver

In the vaccine era, people are wondering if it's (relatively) safe to resume hugs, exchange handshakes, kiss on the cheek or air kiss.
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2:46pm Sep 28, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Trevor Bedford: Two Astounding Awards For Virologist Who Raised Early COVID Alarms

by NPR Staff

He's had quite a September. Bedford has just been named a MacArthur Fellow and was also awarded a $9 million, 7-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for his work on the pandemic.
3:54pm Sep 27, 2021

Education Education Health & Safety

NC Extends Deadline For Student Immunizations

by Keri Brown

North Carolina families will have more time to get their children’s required immunizations in order for them to attend school.
Cheryl Diaz Meyer for NPR

4:49pm Sep 24, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Whatever Happened To ... The WW II Sex Slaves Fighting For Justice?

The Japanese Army systematically raped women in the Philippines. What's become of the aging survivors of this wartime atrocity in the midst of the pandemic?
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4:19pm Sep 24, 2021

So, You Are Shopping For A Car At A Terrible Time. Here's What To Keep In Mind

by Camila Domonoske

Finding a car to buy these days seems almost impossible. Dealer lots are emptier, prices are higher and shoppers are stressed out. Here's what to know.
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2:43pm Sep 24, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Is There An App That'll Prove I'm Vaccinated, Or Is Paper The Best?

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

It's happening more and more — you'll have to show proof of vaccination to enter an event or to travel. There's that flimsy paper card. And then there's the digital realm. What's the best option?