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Dr. Leana Wen is in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. "I don't think that people should have the choice to infect others with a potentially fatal and extremely contagious virus," she says. Wen is pictured above in the emergency department at Brigham and

Think Of Your COVID-19 Vaccine Like A Very Good Raincoat, Says Dr. Leana Wen

2:34pm July 27, 2021

by Terry Gross

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.

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A sign urges people to get tested for a COVID-19 variant in Blackburn, England. The U.K. is experiencing a surge in the delta variant, which was first identified in India.

Coronavirus FAQ: I've Been Vaccinated. Do I Need To Worry About Variants?

12:00pm June 25, 2021

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.

In this March 18, 2021 file photo, Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing.

Health & Safety

Dr. Fauci Says The Risks From The Delta Variant Underscore The Importance Of Vaccines

9:34am June 17, 2021

by Leila Fadel

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 Airlines planes are parked at gates last month at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The airline announced it is eliminating many change fees, and Delta Air Lines and American Airlines quickly followed.

United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights

8:13pm August 31, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

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.

Many airlines now require passengers to wear masks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread — and are putting scofflaws on a no-fly list.

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?

4:09pm August 07, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

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?

Passengers wait at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a computer systems failure on Monday caused Delta to delay or cancel hundreds of flights.

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Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's

8:47am August 10, 2016

by Laura Sydell

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.

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A Delta jet taxis on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport. About 1,000 Delta flights around the globe were canceled Monday, and hundreds more on Tuesday, after a system outage.

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Delta Air Lines Cancels Nearly 700 Additional Flights

6:58pm August 09, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

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.

Passengers line up to check in before their flights in May at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Two new automated security lanes at the Atlanta Airport are aimed at reducing long wait times.

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New Airport Security Lanes In Atlanta Are 30% More Efficient, TSA Chief Says

4:02pm June 11, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

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."