Air pollution in northern India is causing partial lockdowns in New Delhi India's capital is under partial lockdown because of a health emergency. But it's not COVID-19. It's air pollution that has exceeded four times what's safe. Lauren Frayer
Pfizer says it will share the rights to its COVID-19 pill Pfizer says it is willing to share rights to its COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid. It's an oral antiviral drug that can be taken outside the hospital, which could be a help to low income countries. Sydney Lupkin
U.S. COVID cases start to rise again as the holidays approach After declining most of the fall, new infections are up again in more than half of U.S. states, worrying experts about what the holiday season may bring. Will Stone
Times Square will welcome back vaccinated revelers this New Year's Eve The party's on, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that Times Square will be open this New Year's Eve to those who are fully vaccinated. Rachel Treisman
Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. Bill Chappell
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have doubled in the last 30 years The latest report card from the March of Dimes finds that preterm birth rates increased for Black and Native people. It also finds that the rate of maternal mortality has doubled in the past 30 years. Rhitu Chatterjee
Austria and Germany impose restrictions on unvaccinated people as COVID cases surge Austria has placed some 2 million unvaccinated people on partial lockdown. Similar restrictions in Berlin have been placed on people who aren't fully vaccinated. Scott Neuman
More singles want emotional maturity in relationships, dating survey shows NPR's Michel Martin speaks with biological anthropologist and chief science advisor for Match, Helen Fisher, about this year's "Singles in America" study.
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits The federal government directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions. The Associated Press
Married for 52 years, William and Diana Gutierrez died of COVID months apart William and Diana Gutierrez lost their lives to COVID approximately two months apart last winter. We take a moment to remember their lives. Ashish Valentine