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Indian American Physicians Try To Help With India's COVID-19 Crisis From Afar
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the president of the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois, Dr. Suneela Harsoor, about physicians aiding India's COVID-19 crisis.
WHO Report Calls Pandemic 'Preventable Disaster,' Calls Out Lack Of Global Leadership
David Miliband discusses his work on a report presented by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response to the World Health Organization.
On The U.S.-Canada Border, Neighbors Are Helping Each Other Out With Vaccinations
Canada's coronavirus vaccination rates lag far behind that of the U.S., largely due to supply shortages. But some American border communities are sharing their supplies with their Canadian neighbors.
PHOTOS: Vaccine History Repeats Itself — Sometimes
From the first vaccine (for smallpox) the questions have been the same. How do we transport it? Who's next to get it? Why so much hesitancy? The answers can be similar — or dramatically different.
Coronavirus Variant From India Appears To Be Spreading In The U.S.
The coronavirus variant first spotted in India appears to be spreading in the U.S., which is worrisome because this variant appears to be more contagious and better at evading the immune system.
Southeast Asia Hit By COVID-19 Outbreaks After Being Largely Spared By The Pandemic
For over a year, mainland Southeast Asia was largely spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Not anymore. Recent outbreaks in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are infecting and killing more than ever before.
What Is 'Black Fungus'? And Why Is It Spreading Among India's COVID Patients?
Doctors say India's battle with COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented rise in mucormycosis, a rare but dangerous fungal infection that preys on people with weakened immune systems.
CDC Says Kids As Young As 12 Should Get The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The White House has been urging family doctors to encourage vaccination of adolescents and the CDC director said "providers may begin vaccinating them right away."
Will COVID-19 Vaccines Still Work Against The Variant From India?
A coronavirus variant is spreading quickly in India, causing a massive surge in cases. Scientists are rushing to see if vaccines will be effective against this variant. So far, the news is hopeful.