Health & Safety
Key Trump Contacts Ben Carson And David Bossie Test Positive For Coronavirus
The news comes after White House chief of staff Mark Meadows also tested positive. Bossie had been coordinating events as part of the Trump campaign's legal fight to contest the election.
Biden Said He'd Walk Back Trump's WHO Walkout. Can All The Damage Be Undone?
With official withdrawal looming, collaboration on global health issues was more difficult. Biden faces a challenging road to re-establish ties — and a U.S. leadership role.
Utah Gov. Announces Statewide Mask Mandate, Citing Steep Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Gary Herbert has declared a new state of emergency, limiting social gatherings and putting K-12 extracurricular activities on hold for the next two weeks.
What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.
Biden Names 13 Health Experts To COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board
The team, which includes former federal health officials, aims to create a blueprint for the incoming administration's COVID-19 response as the nation battles a new surge in infections.
As Coronavirus Cases Spike, Hopeful News On The Vaccine Front
Pfizer and partner BioNTech say that their COVID-19 vaccine was 90% effective in a group of 94 volunteers. The companies say it could be submitted for FDA approval this month or next.
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Biden To Announce A Plan
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, public health policy researcher and dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, about COVID-19 challenges facing Joe Biden's transition team.
News Brief: President-Elect Biden, COVID-19 Cases' Devastating Trend
Joe Biden and his team begin the presidential transition while President Trump hasn't conceded defeat. The U.S. averages more than 100,000 new cornavirus cases a day — 50% more than in late October.
ICU Doctor Stresses COVID-19 Severity In Communities Of Color, Faults White House
Physician Taison Bell reflects on the messaging around COVID-19 disparities and whether that's impacted how some people are responding to measures to control the virus.