Contact Tracers Face Unique Hardships Across The World An Israeli soldier who does contact tracing speaks to a Korean contact tracer about the hard conversations and difficult emotions they experience in their work.
Fears And Misconceptions Over AstraZeneca Vaccine In France Persist Controversy over the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in France has health experts worried doses are going unused and could lead to "vaccine shopping." Rebecca Rosman
A Story Of Youth, Hope And Loss — And The Mystery Of COVID-19 Audrey and Kelsey Ellis, twins born exactly 10 minutes apart, always made sure to spend their birthday together. Last year, on their 29th birthday, the celebration would be overwhelmed by illness. Dustin Jones
Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right. Allison Aubrey
PHOTOS: Mass vaccinations begin at Seattle's Lumen Field The largest civilian-run vaccination site in the country, according to the Seattle mayor's office, opened on Saturday at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle. Megan Farmer
Opinion: The Comfort of Cow Cuddles Americans are paying $75 an hour to hug a cow. The bovine cuddles can boost oxytocin levels in humans. Scott Simon
How Biden's Plan Could Help Reshape The Finances Of American Families The $1.9 trillion relief bill includes a new monthly allowance for American parents that could help provide a critical lifeline. Scott Horsley
Is it really time to roll back gathering restrictions? Some experts are optimistic about WA moving to Phase 3 In a little more than a week, all of Washington State will move to phase three of the reopening plan. That means restaurants, gyms and other indoor facilities will be able to operate at 50% capacity. But given the current infection rate and emergence of new variants of Covid-19, is now really the time to open up even more? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'? People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated! Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
CDC Advises Against Spring Break Travel Despite Vaccines With many eager to travel again — teased in part by vaccines — the CDC is still urging people to stay home. As spring break season approaches, the forecast for booking trips looks cloudy. David Schaper
