Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. Bill Chappell
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have doubled in the last 30 years The latest report card from the March of Dimes finds that preterm birth rates increased for Black and Native people. It also finds that the rate of maternal mortality has doubled in the past 30 years. Rhitu Chatterjee
Austria and Germany impose restrictions on unvaccinated people as COVID cases surge Austria has placed some 2 million unvaccinated people on partial lockdown. Similar restrictions in Berlin have been placed on people who aren't fully vaccinated. Scott Neuman
More singles want emotional maturity in relationships, dating survey shows NPR's Michel Martin speaks with biological anthropologist and chief science advisor for Match, Helen Fisher, about this year's "Singles in America" study.
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits The federal government directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions. The Associated Press
Married for 52 years, William and Diana Gutierrez died of COVID months apart William and Diana Gutierrez lost their lives to COVID approximately two months apart last winter. We take a moment to remember their lives. Ashish Valentine
Johnson & Johnson is splitting in 2 Johnson & Johnson is the latest big, diversified company to announce it is breaking into smaller parts. It plans to split its prescription drug and medical device brand from its consumer products. Brian Mann
Europe and Russia battle a new wave of COVID-19 More lockdowns are in the offing, as Germany and Austria shatter daily case counts and Russia has become become the world leader in new COVID-19 deaths. Scott Neuman
Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices? The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that. Manoush Zomorodi
When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies. Anya Kamenetz