Coronavirus FAQ: I Had COVID. Should I Get The Vaccine?
While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity.
Global Health
New Doctors In India Are Starting Off Seeing The Worst. It's Taking A Toll
In India, a generation of new doctors enters the field at a time of crisis. One new doctor in New Delhi is haunted by a woman who begged for a hospital bed — but they were all full.
New Coronavirus Detected In Patients At Malaysian Hospital; The Source May Be Dogs
A previously unknown novel coronavirus capable of infecting people has been discovered in Borneo, says a team of researchers from Duke University.
'So This Was All For Nothing': Indian Vaccine Export Halt Leaves Africa Without Doses
India's freeze on AstraZeneca exports is upending Africa's already limited vaccination progress, as the Africans who got their first dose are coming due for their second with no supply in sight.
COVID Is The 'Nightmare We Really Wanted To Avoid,' India-Based Journalist Says
Jeffrey Gettleman of the N.Y. Times says the air has been filled with smoke from crematories. Meanwhile, the health care system is collapsing and the black market for oxygen and medicine is thriving.
WHO Says U.S. Should Share Vaccines Globally Before Vaccinating Kids
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove of the World Health Organization about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India, and dangers posed by variants.
Brazil Senate Examines Government's Handling Of Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in Brazil, an inquiry is underway. An army general, who served as health minister, testified to senators determined to hold the government accountable.
Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others
This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.
They Returned To India To Be Near Their Fathers, But Lost Them Both To COVID-19
After seven years in the U.S., a husband and wife returned to their native India to spend more time with their aging parents. But their time together was shorter than they'd hoped.
What Is This COVAX Program That The U.S. Is Pouring Millions Of Vaccines Into?
President Biden said the U.S. is distributing them not to curry favor with allies, but to end the pandemic everywhere. And he's doing it through COVAX.