The U.S. Bans Importing Dogs From 113 Countries After Rise In False Rabies Records A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50% more than in 2019. Rob Stein
Africa May Be On The Verge Of A Third Wave Of COVID-19 Infections Some countries are seeing record levels of new daily cases with low vaccination rates. Jason Beaubien
When is the pandemic over? Seattle is 70% vaccinated, the state is fully reopening in just a few weeks and Covid cases and deaths are at their lowest point locally in almost a year. Things are looking up. But when can we say the pandemic is finally over? Clare McGrane
India's COVID-19 Outbreak Is Slowing Down Death rates are high in India, but the rate of new cases is slowing down.
Novavax Says Its COVID Vaccine Is Extremely Effective In a large-scale study, Novavax said its vaccine was completely effective against the original coronavirus strain and also effective against some variants. It works differently than other vaccines. Joe Palca
The Results Are In For Novavax's Vaccine And They Are Impressive A highly anticipated study of a COVID-19 vaccine has finally produced results — and the results are good, very good. The vaccine is made by the Maryland biotech company Novavax. Joe Palca
Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side-effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends. Geoff Brumfiel
A Judge Has Thrown Out A Lawsuit Brought By Hospital Workers Over A Vaccine Mandate In a five-page ruling issued Saturday, a U.S. judge upheld Houston Methodist Hospital's vaccination policy, saying its requirement that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine breaks no federal law. Emine Yücel
Maryland Man Returns To Tango After Lockdown Lift After a year in isolation, Tuan Tran of Rockville, Maryland returns to one of his favorite past-times: Argentine tango dancing. Scott Detrow
New Device Taps Brain Signals To Help Stroke Patients Regain Hand Function After a stroke, people often lose dexterity in one hand. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized a device that can restore function by encouraging the brain to rewire. Jon Hamilton
