Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Health
A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Only 50% Effective. Is That Good Enough?
Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves "safe and effective." It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here's how.
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National
Questions On Getting Flu Shot This Year Answered
The flu season is around the corner, and doctors are encouraging people to get flu shots. A mix of COVID-19 and influenza could make for a tricky winter and burden the health care system.
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Health
U.S. Deaths Top 170,000 As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Take Its Toll
The CDC estimates there could be up to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by Labor Day. As schools begin to reopen, there are renewed calls for vigilance in social distancing and masking.
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Health
Can Testing Students For Coronavirus Twice A Week Prevent Campus Outbreaks?
Some colleges are betting on new, proprietary tests they've developed to keep the college safe. The idea is, test everyone at least twice a week and you can catch most infections early.
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Health
U.S. Hits More Than 5 Million Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus
One issue with controlling the spread of COVID-19 is the lack of fast testing. Some universities are using new, faster tests as students return. Experts say the country could benefit from such tests.
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National
Listener Questions On School Reopenings Answered
Some schools are choosing to be remote-only this fall, while others have already reopened. NPR looks at the science and education issues facing families, states and educators as classes resume.
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National
Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
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Education
Is School Safe? Will Districts Test For COVID-19? Answering Back-To-School Questions
NPR science and education reporters answer questions submitted by listeners about the coming school year.
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National
Tips For Staying Safe On July 4th This Year
The Fourth of July is traditionally a time when Americans gather with family, friends and neighbors for celebration. NPR shares tips for staying safe during July Fourth festivities this year.
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Health
Green, Yellow, Orange or Red? This New Tool Shows COVID-19 Risk In Your County
As cases of coronavirus surge in many states, a new color-coding tool backed by a coalition of top scientists provides an apples-to-apples way of comparing outbreak severity, down to the county level.