Fox anchor Neil Cavuto urged viewers to get vaccinated. Then came the death threats Cavuto, who is immunocompromised, encouraged viewers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after announcing his own breakthrough infection. When he returned to the air, he brought their emails with him. Rachel Treisman
Why Puerto Rico leads the U.S. in COVID vaccine rate — and what states can learn The highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States is not in a liberal-leaning Northeastern or West Coast state. It's in a place with a notably different political culture. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Merck will allow drug makers in other countries to make its COVID-19 pill The drug, known as molnupiravir, has shown promise in treating the disease. The agreement to license its production could help millions of people in the developing world gain access to it. Scott Neuman
Dr. Fauci answers questions about children and COVID-19 vaccines NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, about the implications of an FDA advisory panel recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11.
An advisory panel to the FDA recommends Pfizer's vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 Data found the vaccine to be 91% effective in preventing symptomatic infections for children in this age group.The FDA needs to sign-off on the recommendation. Noel King
Cambodia's ties with China helped it achieve a high COVID vaccination rate Cambodia is one of the most fully COVID-19 vaccinated countries in the world. Besides help from China, the success is also due to systems already in place to combat malaria and other illnesses. Michael Sullivan
Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisors voted on whether the agency should authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. Selena Simmons-Duffin
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 After some debate, a group of scientists advising the FDA concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks for young children. Joe Neel
What you need to know about COVID boosters You've seen the headlines about COVID boosters. But what does it all mean for you? Here's how to sort through the science and figure out if and when you need a booster and which one to get. Will Stone
Marijuana vaping among teens has more than doubled since 2013 Researchers say adolescents often think that vaping pot is safer than smoking it. But it can increase the risk of dependence, other substance use and many other health, social and behavioral problems. Vanessa Romo
