The Story Of 1-Year-Old Abdullah Is The Story Of Yemen
His parents traveled 15 hours by bus to bring him to a clinic to save his life. He weighed 6 pounds. And he could be one of the fortunate ones.
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Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Coordinator, To Retire After Biden Transition
"I will be helpful in any role that people think I can be helpful in, and then I will retire," Birx, who has spend more than three decades in public health service, told Newsy on Tuesday.
What We Know About The New U.K. Variant Of Coronavirus — And What We Need To Find Out
There's cause for concern. But how concerned should we be? Here's a rundown of the current thinking on key issues as transmission, severity of disease — and effectiveness of vaccines.
Coronavirus Variant In England Causes International Concern
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control says the COVID-19 variant spreading across England appears to be more contagious. Scientists examine what that means for the rest of the world.
Vatican OKs Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines, Even If Research Involved Fetal Tissue
The Vatican said it's permitted to get COVID-19 vaccines due to the "grave danger" of the pandemic, even if scientists used "cell lines from aborted fetuses in their research and production process."
New Coronavirus Variant Found In U.K. What Does It Mean For The World?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Vineet Menachery, who studies coronaviruses at the University of Texas, about the potential risks associated with new mutations of the coronavirus.
India's Female Superhero And Her Flying Tiger Are Out To Fight The Pandemic
'Priya's Mask' is the latest in the Indian superhero comic series. This time out, she's trying to get important info to young people — and to stop a superspreading villain.
What Happens After Receiving A COVID-19 Vaccine?
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Thomas Bollyky of the global health program at the Council on Foreign Relations about the implications of tracking people who get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Japan Suspends Subsidized Tourism Program Amid Spike In Coronavirus Cases
During the pandemic, Japan's government has been subsidizing travel and tourism to juice the economy. After a spike in coronavirus cases, it will now suspend the program for two weeks.
Revisiting With People Who Got Stuck In Months-Long Wuhan Lockdown
Back in March, two people were stuck in Wuhan, China — the pandemic's first epicenter. We check in with them again as they navigate work and family life.