Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
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WHO Report: Wildlife Farms, Not Market, Likely Source Of Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR has obtained an early copy of the report, which states that the coronavirus most likely did not originate at the wet market in Wuhan and that a lab leak was "an extremely unlikely pathway."
CDC Director Fears 'Impending Doom' If U.S. Opens Too Quickly
"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.
COVID-19 Assistance Ready For Winston-Salem Renters And Homeowners
More than $1 million of COVID-19 assistance is available for low-income Winston-Salem residents who've fallen behind on their housing payments.
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just 2 Days Before Expiration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
State Pilot Program Expands Access To COVID-19 Home Testing Kits
North Carolina is now providing free COVID-19 home testing kits to people on food assistance and those with disabilities.
U.S. Is In A Race Between Vaccines And Variants, Says Public Health Expert
Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
Nearly Half Of States Will Make All Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Eligible By April 15
Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks.
Why Pandemics Give Birth To Hate: From Bubonic Plague To COVID-19
The Atlanta shooting has led to heated discussion about the blame — and violence — aimed at Asians during the pandemic. It's the latest example in a long history of hatred fueled by disease.
Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles
Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.