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11:11pm Oct 01, 2021

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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.
Courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

2:46pm Sep 28, 2021

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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

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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.
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4:49pm Sep 24, 2021

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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

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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?
4:00pm Sep 22, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Expanded Outdoor Seating Will Continue For Some Greensboro Businesses

by Keri Brown
Julia Gunther for NPR

7:01am Sep 19, 2021

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Whatever Happened To ... The Women Who Boldly Declared: 'No Sex For Fish'?

Women in a Kenyan village had a radical idea to stop the practice of trading sex for fish to sell: What if they owned their own boats? They had great success. Then came a series of terrible setbacks.
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4:20pm Sep 17, 2021

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Readers Respond: What To Say If Someone Asks Why You're Wearing A Mask

by Marc Silver

Thousands of NPR readers shared what they'd say if someone asked them why they are wearing a mask. Here's a selection of their responses.
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10:40am Sep 17, 2021

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PHOTOS: They Could Put Food On The Table — Until The Pandemic Struck

by NPR SPECIAL REPORT

A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A lawyer who lost her job. They're among the millions around the world pushed into food insecurity by the pandemic.
12:42pm Sep 14, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Economy

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

by Associated Press

North Carolina's unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advoc
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10:21am Sep 12, 2021

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Why The World Should Be More Than A Bit Worried About India's Nipah Virus Outbreak

by Kamala Thiagarajan

A case of the virus, which claimed a 12-year-old boy's life, has sparked fears of a new outbreak in India. Researchers fear that the deadly disease has the potential to cause global outbreaks as well.