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Remembering COVID-19 Victim Devin Francis Of Miami

Devin Francis, 44, a radiology technician in Miami, was months away from getting married when he died of COVID-19 in April. His daughter turned 11 this week.
Remembering 5 People Who Died During The Coronavirus Pandemic

On Wednesday, the U.S. marked the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. We pay tribute to five people who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Remembering Coronavirus Victim Loretta Dionisio

Loretta Dionisio was one of the more than 100,000 Americans to have died from COVID-19. She was a cancer survivor who never forgot anyone's birthday.
U.S. Is Still Without Regulations For Personal Protective Equipment

Nearly 300 American health care workers have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, lawmakers will question Trump officials about how and why that happened.
- Brian Mann
What Happened Today: Coronavirus Death Tolls Crosses 100,000, Insurance Questions

NPR's health policy reporter answers listener questions about what to do and how to get health care after losing health insurance.
- Selena Simmons-Duffin
The Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 100,000

The coronavirus has claimed 100,000 lives in the U.S. The grim milestone comes as states started reopening, risking a much higher death toll.
- David Welna
Los Angeles Authorities Sue A Company For The Coronavirus-Related Fraud

Los Angeles authorities on Wednesday have announced a lawsuit against Wellness Matrix Group company for selling non-FDA-approved tests and making false claims about their disinfectant.
- Tom Dreisbach
Medical Groups Ask FDA To Ease Access To Abortion Pill During The Pandemic

Reproductive rights advocates want patients to be allowed to pick up mifepristone at a hospital or clinic. The drug, which was approved 20 years ago, also helps to manage miscarriages for some women.
- Sarah McCammon
Seattle man spikes fever after second dose of trial coronavirus vaccine

There’s been some excitement about the first coronavirus vaccine to be tested on humans, but a Seattle man who is part of that trial has had a reaction to a high dose of the vaccine. “I did have some issues after getting the second dose. I had a fever and was nauseous and even fainted,” said science communicator and vaccine volunteer Ian Haydon.
- David Hyde
How Presidents Lead In Times Of National Mourning

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times about the politics of public mourning.

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