Allison Aubrey

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Winter Weather Disrupts Some COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Power outages and snowstorms have suspended mass vaccination clinics in Missouri and Texas. Vaccine managers are working to reschedule appointments and to limit the impact of disruptions.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Don't Miss 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

After getting one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are having trouble getting their second shot. Here's how to maximize the likelihood you'll get both doses, to be fully immunized.

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U.S. Continues To Accelerate Vaccination Strategy

Monday, February 15, 2021

Municipalities scramble to address 2nd dose challenges, more pregnant women getting vaccinated, and other COVID-19 updates.

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Pace Of Vaccinations Speeds Up, But There Are Other Challenges

Monday, February 08, 2021

Over 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed in the U.S. Scientists say the pace must accelerate to help fight the more contagious variants that make vaccines less effective.

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How Pfizer And Moderna Are Working To Vaccinate Young People By The Summer

Thursday, February 04, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines are not authorized for use in most young people, but Pfizer and Moderna are pursuing studies that could result in younger kids getting vaccinated by the summer.

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Amid COVID-19 Variants, There Is An Increased Urgency For Vaccinations

Monday, February 01, 2021

How cautious should those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine be? And as more contagious strains gain a foothold, experts say it's important to maintain vigilance even as cases continue to decline.

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Nursing Homes Offer Financial Incentives To Encourage Staff To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Only 30% to 60% of nursing home staff have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a recent survey finds. Some facilities are providing financial incentives to encourage more to get shots.

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There Are Signs Of Progress In The Battle Against COVID-19

Monday, January 25, 2021

New COVID-19 cases are declining significantly. And amid widespread optimism that the vaccines can help end the pandemic, states scramble to get the shots into more arms, after a very bumpy start.

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Looking Back On The Pandemic's Start And Forward To When It May End

Monday, January 18, 2021

On Tuesday, it will be a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. Now there are almost 24 million cases and nearly 400,000 people are dead.

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COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge, Take Toll On Health Care Workers

Monday, January 11, 2021

As the pandemic rages on, the U.S. faces a dual challenge. To speed up delivery of vaccines to those who are waiting. And to convince people who are hesitant about the importance of being vaccinated.

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It's A New Year, But The Coronavirus Pandemic Rages On

Monday, January 04, 2021

There's concern of a post holiday COVID-19 surge in cases and deaths. Plus the vaccination program is off to a slow start, and the new more contagious variant is spreading across the U.S.

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New COVID-19 Strain, Moderna Vaccine, CDC Vaccination Guidelines

Monday, December 21, 2020

A new coronavirus strain in the U.K. has the world on alert. In the U.S., shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine are arriving as the CDC issues guidance on who is next in line for shots.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine Is Trying To Help COVID-19 Patients With Long-Term Symptoms

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Some people who have recovered from COVID-19 have lingering symptoms. A clinic at Johns Hopkins University is helping patients get to the bottom of their ongoing mental and physical struggles.

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Vaccine Arrivals Are Expected To Be A Turning Point In COVID-19 Battle

Monday, December 14, 2020

The COVID-19 vaccine is on its way. What do medical directors and state officials say about their plans? None of them expect to get all the doses they need, so how do they decide who gets it first?

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With Limited Supply, Who Gets The Vaccine First?

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are arriving at distribution centers across the country. The initial batch of doses will be limited.

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Vaccine Approval Front Offers Hope As Coronavirus Cases Surge

Monday, December 07, 2020

The FDA will consider Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Officials could grant approval for its emergency use immediately, and the first doses could be given later this month.

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Experts Warn COVID-19 Cases May Surge After Thanksgiving Gatherings

Monday, November 30, 2020

The colder weather ahead in much of the country, along with the spread of cases after holiday travel, means the pandemic could get worse. Still, some public health experts say schools can open.

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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Warnings Increase Against Holiday Gatherings

Monday, November 23, 2020

As cases surge, the FDA has approved two new antibody treatments that have shown promise in high-risk patients. Experts worry about Thanksgiving turning into a super-spreader holiday.

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As COVID-19 Cases Surpass Records, Cautions Against Holiday Gatherings

Monday, November 16, 2020

More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the United States. The staggering milestone was reached only six days after the U.S. hit 10 million cases.

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Coronavirus Pandemic Update: What Is Happening And What Can Be Done About It?

Thursday, November 12, 2020

NPR correspondents discuss the latest on coronavirus cases around the U.S. and take a look at what the incoming Biden administration can and can't do about the surge during the transition.

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