Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Afraid Of Needles. Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Hurt? There are those among us who are needle-phobic. So what's the verdict on the vaccine? And are there any techniques for easing any potential pain? Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In President Biden wants schools to reopen quickly. But there are questions about whether teachers should first be vaccinated. The CDC will provide more guidance next week. Ayesha Rascoe
Where Did The Coronavirus Variants Come From? Scientists are looking at a possible link between the mutations in the U.K. and South Africa — and those in immunocompromised patients who are infected with COVID-19. Michaeleen Doucleff
COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 450,000 But Infections Slow — Where Does The U.S. Stand? The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 450,000, but the infection rate has slowed slightly as roughly 28 million people have received at least one dose of a vaccine.
COVID-19 Restrictions Force Many To Cancel Lunar New Year Travel Plans Coronavirus restrictions mean many in China are canceling their Lunar New Year travel plans this February. For rural migrant workers, they could be losing their only chance to see family all year. Emily Feng
World Health Organization Expert On The Global Landscape Of COVID-19 Vaccinations NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Katherine O'Brien, of the World Health Organization, about the global landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations and why the WHO sent 90 million doses to Africa.
NFL Offers All 30 Stadiums For Use As Coronavirus Vaccine Sites Each NFL team "will make its stadium available for mass vaccinations of the general public," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to President Biden. Bill Chappell
Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep? Sleep is crucial for our health — and there are alarming consequences when we don't get enough. Matthew Walker explores the many benefits of a full night of sleep, and how to make sleep a priority. NPR/TED Staff
Our Relationship To Time: Listener Voice Memos This past year has changed how many of us experience time, upending our expectations of how we pass our hours, days, and months. So, we asked you: How has your relationship with time changed? NPR/TED Staff
U.S. Adds Just 49,000 Jobs In January, 'Not Anywhere Close' To Recovering Lost Jobs U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs last month, after a pandemic-driven slump in December. Unemployment fell to 6.3%. Scott Horsley
