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Researchers Find A Way To Help People With Meth Addiction Avoid Relapse

Researchers say they have identified the first medical treatment that shows promise in helping some people recovering from methamphetamine addiction.
- Brian Mann
Johnson & Johnson Says Data Show COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe

****EMBARGOED UNTIL 5PM ET*****Johnson & Johnson reported on Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe. Clinical trial results are expected to be published later this month.
- Joe Palca
U.K. Variant Could Drive A New Surge In The U.S., Experts Warn

It appears to be 50% more infectious, and researchers predict the new coronavirus variant could start to dominate in the U.S. by March. The time to prepare is now, they say.
- Michaeleen Doucleff
Give more people one dose of the coronavirus vaccine for now? Nope, Washington officials say

Think of one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as a mask protecting you against the disease. And then think of two doses as a hazmat suit — a turbocharge protection. Scientists are debating whether to vaccinate as many people as possible with the available vaccines — or make sure everyone gets their second dose on the prescribed schedule.
- Eilís O'Neill
Seattle Covid vaccine study participants now finding out if they got the real deal

This mother and daughter are two of hundreds in the Seattle-area who are participating in Covid-19 vaccine research trials. They spoke to KUOW about their experiences in the study as it’s moved forward.
- Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Should The Government Pay People To Get Vaccinated? Some Economists Think So

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the country will likely need a vaccination level of between 70% and 90% to reach herd immunity. Right now, that math doesn't quite add up.
- Uri Berliner
Coronavirus Surge Puts British Hospitals Under Tremendous Stress

Britain's National Health Service is said to be at breaking point, with twice as many COVID-19 patients in hospitals than there were during the worst weeks of the pandemic last April.
- Frank Langfitt
Trump Officials Call For States To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

Trump administration officials on Tuesday announced several changes to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, including a call for states to open up eligibility to everyone age 65 and older.
- Selena Simmons-Duffin
Trump Administration Changes Course to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Three major changes are coming from the federal government, including new guidance to states urging them to allow anyone over 65 to get vaccinated.
- Selena Simmons-Duffin
WA Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Contracts Covid-19, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says people who refused to wear masks during last week's security lockdown created "a superspreader event ON TOP of a domestic terrorist attack."
- Bill Chappell

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