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People share 'the moment' they realized the pandemic was changing life as they knew it
It's been nearly a year since the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asked people to share the moment they realized COVID-19 was changing their lives.
Obesity specialist says BMI is a 'good measure' for vaccine priority plans
As some cities and states offer vaccine appointments for people with a BMI of at least 30 — the medical benchmark for obesity — Dr. Fatima Stanford pushes back against the shame faced by those with the disease.
Feb. 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations reach new record high
Minnesota set a new record for COVID-19 vaccinations Sunday, with nearly 70,000 new doses reported. That beats the old record, set the day before, of around 56,000 doses.
'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
WWII plane flyover honors Captain Tom Moore at funeral
Church bells rang out and a World War II-era plane flew over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore on Saturday to honor the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard.
Scientists talked to people in their dreams — and they answered
Scientists have found that two-way communication is possible with someone who is asleep and dreaming. Specifically, with people who are lucid dreaming — that is, dreaming while being aware you're dreaming.
Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations
Minnesota health officials are reporting a record single-day increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, with Saturday’s update showing more than 56,000 additional doses administered to state residents.
Key aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress
The Democrats' goal is to have COVID-19 relief approved by mid-March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires. The Senate, which Democrats control with a tie-breaking vote from the vice president, will consider the bill next.