In India, a scramble for vaccines as COVID deaths top 200,000
India is expanding its vaccination program as the second wave of the pandemic takes grim toll on the lives of its 1.32 billion people.
Coronavirus Pandemic
W. Virginia offers $100 savings bond to get COVID-19 shot
"If we really want to move the needle, we've got to get our younger people vaccinated," Republican governor says.
Some are opting to get the COVID-19 vaccine at bars
Less than one-third of Louisiana's population has received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Olympic spirit is hard to find in Japan as vaccine rollout stumbles
One political scientist says the country won't be "vaccine-ready for the Olympics," leaving many in Japan extremely wary of hosting a COVID-era Games.
Using at-home tests to combat the spread of coronavirus
Federal agencies are distributing thousands of free coronavirus test kits in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Many Americans crushed by medical debt as pandemic drags on
A growing number of Americans are having to take out personal loans to pay for their medical costs.
Harry, Meghan and the Bidens to appear at vaccine benefit concert
A-list concert will see pop music stars, celebrities and world leaders call seek "dollars for doses" to boost global vaccinations against COVID-19.
Millions of Americans missed 2nd COVID vaccine appointment
According to the CDC, more than five million people, or about 8%, had missed their second Pfizer or Moderna doses as of early April.
CDC relaxes mask guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans
New guidance lays out some activities that fully vaccinated Americans can safely resume.
Miami school won't employ vaccinated people
In an email to parents, the private school listed unsubstantiated claims and said they asked current employees not to get vaccinated.
Biden urges all Americans to get vaccinated as CDC relaxes mask guidance
"The bottom line is clear: If you're vaccinated, you can do more things, more safely," the president said Tuesday.
Crocs shares soar, boosted by pandemic and celebrities
Sales of the foam clogs are "stronger than ever," CEO Andrew Reiss told stock analysts Tuesday. Just as Questlove.
CDC clarifies vaccine guidance for pregnant people
More than 100,000 pregnant people in the U.S. have now reported receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Free sports tickets — and a beer — from Bud Light
The brew brand hopes to coax more Americans to gather outside at venues where its product is often consumed.
U.S. aims to share millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses after review
The Biden administration has faced calls for months to share the shots, which will likely go unused in the United States.
Europe to welcome back U.S. travelers, but details not yet clear
EU economies depend on tourism dollars, but exactly when European vacations can resume - and with what requirements - still isn't clear.
Indians rely on "COVID warriors" as new cases set another record
The U.S. and other nations are "determined to help," but with new daily infections setting a 5th consecutive record, Indians can't wait.
COVID-19 outbreak hits Pennsylvania school as kids fuel new cases
Eight students and two fully vaccinated family members tested positive.
Airline bans senator for her "continued refusal" to follow mask rules
Last week, Lora Reinbold was recorded in Juneau International Airport arguing with Alaska Airlines staff about mask policies
Gottlieb says nation can take decline in COVID cases "to the bank"
Gottlieb said the positivity rate in the U.S. is 3.3%.
COVID food pantries draw claims of communism in the Philippines
A single food cart to help people struggling with a COVID-wracked economy snowballed into community action, but it came up against a Filipino version of McCarthyism.
U.S. lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A CDC advisory committee held its second meeting to review the significance of rare blood clots occurring after patients received the Janssen vaccine.
Authorities in India scramble to get oxygen tanks to COVID-19 patients
"We are all just scarred and I think very, very scared," said independent journalist Smita Sharma.
Some lawmakers are pushing permanently higher jobless aid
A group of Democrats are pushing for an overhaul of the system, arguing that it leaves millions of workers behind.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy
The new guidance comes days after a study suggested there was no evidence that the shot caused safety concerns among pregnant people.
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Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
