Infectious Diseases Expert: No Evidence New Coronavirus Variant Is Any Deadlier
NPR's Michel Martin discusses coronavirus mutations with physician Matt McCarthy, author of Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic.
Global Health
India Authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
Almost 150,000 people in India have died from complications of COVID-19, behind only the U.S. and Brazil. India plans to begin inoculating its population of 1.4 billion this month.
Our Favorite Global TikToks Of 2020: From A Handwashing Dance To A Literal Ice Box
As the clock ticks farewell to a terrible, horrible, very bad year, TikTok brought moments of joy. Here's what ticked the boxes for TikTok devotees.
Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant
"The individual is a male in his 20s with no history of travel. The Department is working with the CDC on this investigation," Florida Department of Health officials announced Thursday.
As Israel Leads In COVID-19 Vaccines Per Capita, Palestinians Still Await Shots
Israel aims to vaccinate 25% of its citizens by end of January but the country has not provided any to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza, which are scrambling for shots.
Back To The Beginning Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
One year ago on Thursday, China notified the World Health Organization that it had discovered a new coronavirus circulating in Wuhan. NPR discusses what happened after that.
International Stories You Loved In 2020
The coronavirus, the rescue of an abused elephant, harassment of Black diplomats and the hunt for Nazi-looted instruments are some of the subjects of the year's most popular NPR international stories.
From 'Mysterious' Illness To Global Pandemic: COVID-19, By The Numbers
A year ago today, the WHO first learned of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China of "unknown" origin. Here's the impact of that fateful day, by the numbers.
China Approves Its Homegrown COVID-19 Vaccine For Widespread Use
The state-owned Sinopharm says its vaccine has a 79% efficacy rate — surpassing the widely accepted standard of 50% efficacy.
Why A Field Hockey Champ In India Is Now Harvesting Onions And Herding Goats
Young female athletes benefited from an increase in government support in recent years. The pandemic has put an end to that.