Vaccine Clinics Geared Towards WS/FCS Schools Employees Wind Down
The deadline for educators to get vaccinated through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district clinic was moved up this week.
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Opinion: Brazil's President Is A Global Health Threat
Much of the blame for Brazil's coronavirus disaster lies with Jair Bolsonaro, who has enabled a domestic tragedy that now threatens the world, says analyst Robert Muggah.
Ghana Greets Historic Vaccine Delivery With A Dose Of Skepticism
It's the first country to receive free vaccines from the COVAX program. But that shipment of 600,000 can't protect a nation of 30 million. And conspiracy theories about the vaccine are swirling.
Empty Desks At U.N. Represent Millions Of Children Who Have Missed School In Pandemic
The 168 school desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom." Each of the seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been closed for almost a year.
Stranded in Paradise: N.H. Retiree Rides Out Pandemic In New Zealand
Carol Clapp, a 73-year-old widow, has been taking art classes, gardening — and she has a new sweetheart.
Data Show India's Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine Works — 2 Months After It Was Approved
India's homegrown COVID-19 vaccine has been controversial because the Indian government approved its use before clinical trials showed it works. Now data is finally out.
'Neanderthal Thinking:' Biden Says Too Soon For States To Lift Mask Mandates
"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper received a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as the state expands eligibility this week with the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Some States Drop CDC Guidelines And Vaccinate People By Age Group
The shift in priorities is drawing criticism from essential workers and people with underlying conditions who are getting bumped back in line.
Fauci Donates Personal Coronavirus Model To Smithsonian
The face of the U.S. government's pandemic response donated his personal model of the SARS-CoV-2 virion to the Smithsonian Institution for a future exhibit.