Brazil Top Court Orders Probe Of Bolsonaro's Pandemic Steps
Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat of the coronavirus while arguing that the economic and emotional impacts of shutdowns would harm more Brazilians than the pandemic.
Global Health
The Vaccine Passport Debate Actually Began In 1897 Over A Plague Vaccine
That's when a vaccine for plague was invented — and authorities began to consider requiring proof of vaccination before visiting pilgrimage sites in India. The debate has raged ever since.
CDC Says More Virulent British Strain Of Coronavirus Now Dominant In U.S.
The variant known as B.1.1.7, which is more easily spread, was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S.
Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak
With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.
World's Biggest Vaccine Maker 'Very Stressed' As India Sees Record Spike In COVID-19
India has recorded its biggest jump in new coronavirus infections since the pandemic began. Authorities are trying to balance curbs on movement with voting in state elections.
Toronto Suspends In-Person Classes As Cases Surge In Canada's Most-Populous Province
All elementary and secondary school students in Toronto will return to remote learning Wednesday and will remain home until at least April 18.
How One Man – And A Creative Map – Made A Difference In Panama's COVID-19 Crisis
When COVID-19 hit, cartographer Carlos Doviaza wanted to help his "brothers" — members of the indigenous community. He decided to help by doing what he does best: making maps.
Making Sense Of The CDC's Seemingly Conflicting Travel Guidelines
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Monica Gandhi about the CDC's travel guidelines, which seem to simultaneously endorse and discourage travel for people vaccinated against COVID-19.
Undercover Video Of Clandestine Luxury Dinner In Paris Prompts Police Inquiry
"Once you pass through the door, there's no more COVID," a man told a visitor to one exclusive pop-up dining spot. The high-priced menu included Champagne and foie gras.
Surprising Nuggets From The WHO Report: Our Science Correspondent Digs In
There is a lot of information packed into the 300-page report on the origins of the pandemic released this week. Here are three key points that haven't received a great deal of media attention.