Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The milestone comes just two days after the country reported one million confirmed coronavirus infections. Mexico is only the fourth country to surpass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Global Health
Long-Lasting Anti-AIDS Meds Eliminate 'Psychic Toll' Of Daily Pill
The drugs only need to be taken a few times a year — and may soon be available in many parts of the world. Patients say they are more convenient and less stigmatizing.
More People Can Access Surgery. That's Great For Them, Awful For The Planet
With surgical care on the rise globally, researchers worry the energy-consuming procedures will have a negative impact on the climate. But they say there are ways to make them more energy efficient.
COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)
It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!
In 'Fevers, Feuds And Diamonds,' Paul Farmer Breaks Down Assumptions About Ebola
The anthropologist and physician teaches that the world needs not only medicine, but something more — a rejection of global racial inequalities and serious investment in the care of all people.
Update On A Timeline For When A Coronavirus Vaccine Might Be Available To Americans
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Moncef Slaoui, chief scientific adviser for Operation Warp Speed, about Moderna's coronavirus vaccine, which is said to be nearly 95% effective.
A Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
A zine and comic guide on how kids can protect themselves from COVID-19. Wear a mask. Stay 6 feet apart. And try not to pick your nose.
PHOTOS: Why South Africans Built An Illegal Settlement Called Covid
The pandemic pushed many South Africans out of work. Some grabbed land and put up shacks. There's a community called "Covid" — and even "Sanitizer." The Anti-Land Invasion Unit aims to tear them down.
Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer?
Readers want to know the best way to maintain a reusable mask? There are a few options. But spoiler alert ... keep it out of the oven!
OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.