China Is Inoculating Thousands With Unapproved COVID-19 Vaccines. Why?
Although the leading vaccine candidates are not yet officially approved, the drug companies are administering them to hundreds of thousands of people.
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Ukraine's President Hospitalized With COVID-19
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who announced Monday he'd tested positive for the coronavirus, has been taken to a Kyiv hospital. A spokeswoman says his symptoms are "nothing serious."
Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.
Why Poorer Countries Aren't Likely To Get The Pfizer Vaccine Any Time Soon
"The vaccine is on its way, folks," Dr. Anthony Fauci announced. But what about the rest of world, especially families in poorer counties. Is the vaccine "on its way for them?"
Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be more effective than a daily oral dose of Truvada.
Report: The Pandemic Is Not Good For Freedom And Democracy. But There Are Exceptions
A survey from the nonpartisan group Freedom House finds that democracy and human rights have lost ground in 80 countries — and even calls the U.S. to task. But there are bright spots.
Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.
Coronavirus FAQ: Could COVID-19 Ever Be Considered A Preexisting Condition?
That's a question people are asking as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments for a case on the future of the Affordable Care Act — which guarantees coverage for preexisting conditions.
Key Trump Contacts Ben Carson And David Bossie Test Positive For Coronavirus
The news comes after White House chief of staff Mark Meadows also tested positive. Bossie had been coordinating events as part of the Trump campaign's legal fight to contest the election.
Biden Said He'd Walk Back Trump's WHO Walkout. Can All The Damage Be Undone?
With official withdrawal looming, collaboration on global health issues was more difficult. Biden faces a challenging road to re-establish ties — and a U.S. leadership role.