A man who got the 1st pig heart transplant has died after 2 months David Bennett, 57, died Tuesday at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig. The Associated Press
Researcher finds 'stunning' rate of COVID among deer. Here's what it means for humans Studies on white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania and Ontario offer evidence that the mammals are a reservoir for the virus. What are the implications for the course of SARS-CoV-2? Ari Daniel
Sick veterans demand medical coverage for illnesses caused by burn pits President Biden is urging Congress to send a burn-pits bill to his desk. Quil Lawrence
Not everyone is ready to take the leap and stop wearing face masks While many people have stopped wearing masks and resumed pre-pandemic activities, anxiety persists about dropping COVID precautions, even among people who aren't at high risk for serious illness. Rob Stein
WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women. The Associated Press
Masks work. But do mask mandates work in schools? That’s debatable Masks help prevent the spread of Covid. That’s basic science. But what about mask mandates in schools — do those make a difference in terms of spread? It turns out … maybe not. Eilís O'Neill
Americans are looking for a way to memorialize their loved ones lose to COVID Efforts are underway to create a memorial for people who died from COVID. Some are pushing for a monument, others are working for a day of remembrance. Tamara Keith
2 months ago, he said the omicron surge could fade fast. To his surprise, it has Back in January, Dr. Bob Wachter predicted that cases of COVID-19 would soon be on the decline. NPR's Ailsa Chang checks back in with him to see how that prediction has turned out. Vincent Acovino
'Test to Treat' gets COVID pills to at-risk patients fast but its reach is limited The Biden administration's new program enables high-risk patients who test positive to get antiviral pills on the spot in some pharmacies. But many pharmacies won't be able to participate. Pien Huang
Pandemic updates: Seattle Public Schools going mask optional on March 14 Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff