Opinion: The Comfort of Cow Cuddles
Americans are paying $75 an hour to hug a cow. The bovine cuddles can boost oxytocin levels in humans.
COVID-19
Defense Production Act Speeds Up Vaccine Production
A 1950 law allows the government to award contracts that take priority over all others for national defense. During the pandemic, the law has been used to defend the country against the coronavirus.
When The Pandemic Closed Prisons To Visitors Loved Ones Picked Up Pen And Paper
In the year since the pandemic caused most prisons to shut their gates to visitors, people have not been able to see their incarcerated friends and family. So, some turned to letter writing.
Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?
People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!
N.C. State Plans In-Person Commencement, Prepares For 'Normal' Fall Semester
N.C. State University is the latest college to plan outdoor in-person graduation ceremonies this spring.
Moderna And Pfizer On Track To Hit Vaccine Production Goals
Pfizer and Moderna each agreed to supply 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. by the end of March. With just under three weeks left, both companies have their work cut out for them.
Medically At-Risk In N.C. Able To Get COVID Shots March 17
North Carolina will make medically vulnerable residents eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine a week ahead of schedule, state health officials announced Thursday.
Arts Council Hires Local Musicians To Play At Forsyth County Vaccine Clinic
People getting their COVID-19 vaccine at a Winston-Salem clinic may be serenaded in the process.
A Year Without Live Music
Over the past year, some businesses had to change their model to survive. Others, like music venues, had to shut down completely.
PHOTOS: How 9 Health Workers Stay Strong In A Pandemic Year
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. We interviewed 9 health workers around the world to learn what's surprised them most — and how they've managed to cope.