Amid High Stakes, China Is Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts Experts say the Communist Party sees more at stake than public health. One of the biggest concerns is the economy. China is also looking to defuse criticism over its early handling of the outbreak. John Ruwitch
About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds Because of the COVID-19 crisis, 47% of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40% have delayed getting medical care, according to early results of a Census Bureau survey. Hansi Lo Wang
Tom Moore, U.K.'s 100-Year-Old Hero, Is Awarded Knighthood For Fundraising Walks "I hope she's not very heavy-handed with the sword, because by then I might be rather a poor old weak soul," the World War II veteran said of a possible knighthood ceremony with Queen Elizabeth II. Bill Chappell
'Things Will Never Be The Same.' How The Pandemic Has Changed Worship The closure of churches due to the coronavirus could have long-lasting effects on congregations. Some people say they have become more connected with their faith, while others may be drifting away. Tom Gjelten
Johnson & Johnson Stops Selling Talc-Based Baby Powder In U.S. And Canada The company says demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege that the powder causes cancer. Vanessa Romo
Monroe corrections officer dies of Covid-19, number of infections continues to climb The Washington State Department of Corrections announced Monday that a Monroe prison guard died of Covid-19 on Sunday. His death is being classified as having happened in the line of duty. Ashley Hiruko
Experts Share Tips On How To Relax During The Pandemic Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Jean Kim and artist Wendy MacNaughton answer listener questions about ways to relax during the pandemic.
People With Disabilities Face Additional Challenges During The Pandemic NPR's investigations correspondent and Jennifer Mizrahi, president of RespectAbility, answer listener questions about people with disabilities navigating the new reality during the pandemic. Joseph Shapiro
A Doctor And 2 Patients Share Their Perspectives On The Recovery From COVID-19 COVID-19 survivors share their stories of recovery, and Dr. Charles Vega, a family medicine doctor and clinical professor at the University of California, talks about treating patients.
What Happened Today: House Passes A New Relief Package, Vaccine Questions NPR's science correspondent answers listener questions about the latest in the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine. Joe Palca