Marc Silver
Stories
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Coronavirus FAQ: Our mini-zine has advice on when & how to dial down Covid precautions
Cases are surging in some regions but dropping in many places. If you're in the latter situation, is it OK to go back to living as you did pre-pandemic? Print our handy zine with advice from experts.
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Coronavirus FAQ: Are pets a threat? My immunocompromised pal had COVID. Can I visit?
Hong Kong's hamster cull has people wondering if they can catch SARS-CoV-2 from a pet. And here's a human dilemma: It is risky to visit an immunocompromised individual who recently had COVID?
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Global wishes for 2022: a gift box for everyone, greater girl power, vertical gardens
We asked global thinkers like Malala, doctors dealing with the pandemic, educators and more — if you were in charge of the world, what would you like to see happen this year.
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It's World Toilet Day! Time for quirky signs (thanks, readers) ... and serious talk
Let's take time off from pondering the pandemic to enjoy some toilet humor courtesy of signage sent in by our audience — and also to think about how lucky we are if we have a safe toilet.
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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I humor my friend's request for a pointless COVID precaution?
Fly in and stay with us at our cabin, they said. And get a COVID test right after your flight to see if you picked up an infection while traveling. But that's too soon for a meaningful test result.
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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Can I give a hug — or a handshake — without risk?
In the vaccine era, people are wondering if it's (relatively) safe to resume hugs, exchange handshakes, kiss on the cheek or air kiss.
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Whatever Happened To ... The Women Who Boldly Declared: 'No Sex For Fish'?
Women in a Kenyan village had a radical idea to stop the practice of trading sex for fish to sell: What if they owned their own boats? They had great success. Then came a series of terrible setbacks.
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Readers Respond: What To Say If Someone Asks Why You're Wearing A Mask
Thousands of NPR readers shared what they'd say if someone asked them why they are wearing a mask. Here's a selection of their responses.
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Coronavirus FAQs: A Vaccinated Person's Guide To COVID Exposure And Elevator Etiquette
Should you quarantine? Get tested? Mask up? Insist on masks for others? There are many tricky situations to navigate in our delta variant, semi-vaccinated world. Here's advice from experts.
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Whatever Happened To ... The Woman Whose Mission Is To Get African Girls In School?
Angeline Murimirwa leads Camfed, a group that has given scholarships to 4.8 million girls in Africa. And now the group has been awarded the $2.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
