In some parts of the U.S., the biggest challenge surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t distribution, but convincing people to get it, as anti-science groups are spreading misinformation.
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‘It’s So Much Worse Than Before.’ Dread And Despair Haunt Nurses Inside LA’s ICUs
As hospitals struggle with the patient surge in Los Angeles County, their ICU nurses are overwhelmed by the physical demands and emotional toll of caring for the most seriously ill Covid-19 patients.
How COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution And Immunization Are Going In States
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Claire Hannan, head of the Association of Immunization Managers, about rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines to states with fewer doses than originally expected.
Tennessee Hospitals Are Disturbingly Close To Their Breaking Point
Many U.S. hospitals are struggling to find enough space and staff to treat COVID-19 patients. The surge in new cases has forced them to rethink how they use space, manage staff, and handle treatment.
Should Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Be Unblinded?
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Steven Goodman of the Stanford School of Medicine about the ethical question of whether COVID-19 vaccine trials should be unblinded.
CDC Advisory Committee Chair On Vaccine Distribution
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas health secretary and chair of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention immunization advisory committee, about vaccine distribution.
Demand For Temporary Nurses Surges During Pandemic
The pandemic has intensified the U.S. nursing shortage, creating opportunities for nurses willing to take on the riskiest work. The booming gig economy has given some a chance to double their pay.
Congress Acts To Spare Consumers From Costly Surprise Medical Bills
Congress has passed a long-debated measure to stop health care providers from billing patients for charges not covered by their insurance. Here’s how the new protection works.
U.S. Hospitals Try To Bend But Not Break As They Wait For COVID-19 Vaccine To Kick In
Many U.S. hospitals are struggling to find enough space and staff to treat COVID-19 patients. The surge in the coronavirus has made them come up with creative treatment and staffing solutions.
Epidemiologists Urge A Cautious Christmas, After Thanksgiving Surge in Some States
Some parts of the country are now grappling with a post-Thanksgiving surge of patients, while others dodged that fate. What lessons can we learn as we head into the Christmas season?
