Why this USAID official is optimistic the U.S. can get the world vaccinated Jeremy Konyndyk, executive director of USAID's Covid task force, shares his perspective on the U.S.' efforts to donate and distribute vaccines to low-income nations. Lauren Hodges
Amazon, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase among companies relaxing employee mask mandates As several states relax mask mandates, U.S. companies are easing up their own rules. Anthony Tellez
Pandemic updates for Seattle: WA launches effort to free up hospital beds Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Confused about how worried to be about the pandemic? You're not alone It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with lots of conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a day to day basis. Rob Stein
As COVID-19 cases drop across the country, mandates are loosened The number of coronavirus cases nationally have dropped 75% from the highs of mid-January, and more states are dropping indoor mask mandates. California's indoor mask mandate ends Monday. Allison Aubrey
Covid updates for Seattle: City's eviction moratorium to end in February Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Becoming a parent means forgetting what I learned in medical school Dr. Mara Gordon spent ten years observing the health care system as a medical student and physician. When she got pregnant she finally understood how vulnerable it can feel to be a patient. Mara Gordon
Health care workers in Ottawa are being harassed protesters against COVID-19 mandates In Ottawa, health care workers have reported being harassed by protesters who oppose Canada's vaccination policies. Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Alison Eyre, who works in the city center. Scott Simon
Coronavirus FAQ: What's the best way to protect school-age kids from COVID? Plus: Do kids really need masks if they've been vaccinated and had COVID? And what kind of masks should kids wear? Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
Week in Review: Mask mandates, Mazdas stuck on KUOW, and the concrete workers strike Bill Radke reviews the week's news with freelance journalist Joanne Silberner, Seattle Times transportation reporter David Kroman, and The Stranger staff writer Jas Keimig. Kevin Kniestedt