COVID-19: Ongoing Coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Pfizer Announces Vaccine Safe and Effective for Children Ages 5 to 11
Now, it’s up to the FDA to authorize the use of the vaccine for this age group, which some expect to happen by the end of October. Sep 22, 2021
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Vaccine Inequality Between Wealthy and Poor Countries
Less than 1 percent of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in low-income countries so far. Sep 15, 2021
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Labor Unions Divided Over Vaccine Mandate
Union leaders are divided over supporting President Biden's new vaccine mandate. Sep 14, 2021
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Black Homebuyers Are Being Left Out of Pandemic Housing Boom
During the pandemic, there’s been a massive real estate boom in the U.S., as many people looked to leave crowded cities like New York City for the suburbs. Sep 14, 2021
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Cuban Doctors Use Social Media to Protest Conditions During Pandemic
The Takeaway checks in on Cuba after historic protests in July and talks about the conditions healthcare workers are facing during the pandemic. Sep 1, 2021
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COVID Cases Surge in Alabama As ICU's Run Out of Beds
Alabama has seen a 59% increase in hospitalizations over the past two weeks, with ICU’s at 100 percent capacity. Aug 24, 2021
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How Full FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Could Impact the Fight Against COVID-19
The Takeaway answers listener questions about the vaccines following the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Aug 24, 2021
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Your Questions Answered About the Delta Variant, School Reopenings and Child Hospitalizations
Covid-19 infection rates are reaching pre-vaccine levels in the US, with more than 900,000 new cases reported last week. Aug 18, 2021
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School Nurses Are in Short Supply During the Pandemic
According to one study from the National Association of School Nurses, 25 percent of schools nationwide did not have a school nurse. Aug 18, 2021
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COVID-19 Has Spurred A Caregiving Crisis
While some people can afford professional caregiving, it remains out of reach for so many. Aug 17, 2021