Grocery Chains Cut Back Hours Due To Delta
As the COVID-19 delta variant continues its hold, local grocery chains are paring back store hours.
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Think Of Your COVID-19 Vaccine Like A Very Good Raincoat, Says Dr. Leana Wen
It protects from drizzles and thunderstorms but not a hurricane. In other words, if you are exposed again and again to infected people, there's some risk you could get sick.
Coronavirus FAQ: I've Been Vaccinated. Do I Need To Worry About Variants?
Here's what we know about the effectiveness of vaccines for variants of concerns, notably the delta variant, first identified in India and now responsible for more than 20% of new U.S. cases.
Dr. Fauci Says The Risks From The Delta Variant Underscore The Importance Of Vaccines
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci about the CDC declaring the Delta variant of COVID-19 a concern, and how vaccines and booster shots fit into the discussion of combating variants.
United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights
United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?
The matter of masks on planes has led to some contentious moments — and serious consequences. Is it legal to ban a passenger from flying for violating a mask mandate?
Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's
Delta's massive outage wasn't the first malfunction to wreak havoc on an airline. The industry's systems are complex and require high security, which can make them more prone to shutdowns.
Delta Air Lines Cancels Nearly 700 Additional Flights
Delta said it was still in "recovery mode" a day after a system outage scuttled about 1,000 flights. It announced $200 vouchers for people whose flights were canceled or delayed more than three hours.
New Airport Security Lanes In Atlanta Are 30% More Efficient, TSA Chief Says
The two lanes, which were designed by Delta, were rolled out last month. TSA administrator Peter Neffenger told a Senate committee that "initial results show dramatic improvements."