Gabrielle Emanuel
Stories
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How did the world run so low on cholera vaccine? As outbreaks grow, stockpile runs dry
With cholera on the rise around the world, the global vaccine stockpile is running dry. New doses go right to active outbreaks, with none left for prevention campaigns. Can vaccine makers catch up?
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Migrant families arriving in Massachusetts face uncertainty as they're put on waitlists
The Massachusetts budget is in limbo as state politicians argue over funding for migrant shelters. Homeless and migrant families are facing uncertainty as winter begins.
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As omicron surges, these states and cities are focused on giving out free Covid tests
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all have programs to offer free COVID testing to some or all of their residents. So do Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
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Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself
With some high-quality air filters, and a lot of duct tape, some teachers are making DIY air purifiers – one that was designed by experts but can be built by amateurs.
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Huge Drop In Federal Aid For The Poorest Is Blamed On Closed Social Security Offices
It's estimated that more than 120,000 low-income Americans have missed out on payments.
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Do People Who Have Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms Qualify For Disability Benefits?
Some people who survive COVID-19 have debilitating symptoms many months later. As scientists try to understand, advocates are trying to figure out if they qualify for disability benefits.
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As Hospitals Rollout COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Workers Describe Chaos And Anger
Problems included a glitch with a sign-up app and some staff jumping to the front of the line, ahead of medical workers with more exposure to the coronavirus.
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The Story Of The Reverse Freedom Rides
While the Freedom Rides of 1961 are an honored part of the Civil Rights movement, the response of Southern racists is less well-known. The Reverse Freedom Rides sent scores of African Americans north.
