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Leabaneng Natasha Moyo

7:19pm Dec 16, 2021

Science Science Health & Safety

The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction

by Melody Schrieber

He and his team were stunned by the number of mutations. They felt they'd made a contribution by alerting the world to a dangerous variant. Then came the travel bans for residents of southern Africa.
Juan Gaertner / Science Source

4:14pm Jul 08, 2021

World News World News Health & Safety

The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside You

by Michaeleen Doucleff

New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than those infected with the original strain.
Kaz Fantone for NPR

7:40pm May 19, 2021

World News World News Science Health & Safety

Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

by Michaeleen Doucleff

This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.
3:57pm Dec 18, 2020

Courts Courts Housing

Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures

by Eddie Garcia

With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.

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Jae C. Hong / AP

8:13am Dec 17, 2020

National National Health & Safety

U.S. Surpasses 3,600 Daily Coronavirus Deaths, Breaks Prior Hospitalization Record

by Jaclyn Diaz

Data also show more than 230,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and that 113,090 Americans were hospitalized with the virus — a number that's been on the rise.
2:10pm Nov 20, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Housing

Lawsuit Aims To Hold Courts Accountable For Eviction Moratorium Violations

by Eddie Garcia

Legal Aid of North Carolina is suing some state and county court officials over uneven enforcement of a federal eviction moratorium by some counties.
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5:09pm Oct 15, 2020

National National Science Health & Safety

Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine

by Joe Palca

Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.
Sami Sarkis / Getty Images

5:00am Aug 15, 2020

National National Science Health & Safety

Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

by Jessica Craig

People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.
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5:33pm Aug 01, 2020

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva Tests Positive For COVID-19

by Christianna Silva

It's unclear how the Democrat, who says he is asymptomatic, contracted the virus, but earlier this week, he presided over a hearing that included another member who has since tested positive.
Dan Kenyon / Getty Images

12:42pm Jul 20, 2020

National National Science Health & Safety

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

by Allison Aubrey

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the coronavirus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
Teodros Hailye/KQED

4:19pm May 05, 2020

Science Science Health & Safety

VIDEO: How The Novel Coronavirus Hijacks Our Defenses

It's just a bit of genetic material wrapped in protein and fat. But the virus behind COVID-19 can wreak havoc deep inside human lungs when it triggers the immune system to go into overdrive.
Melissa Block/NPR

9:51am May 05, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Virologist Spends His Days 'Hunting The Thing That Wants To Hunt Us'

by Melissa Block

Christopher Mores is among those trying to unlock secrets of the novel coronavirus. He spends 14-hour days with his team throwing everything they have at this pathogen, looking for ways to defeat it.

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