Why this Seattle business owner is 'ecstatic' about King County's new vaccine rule If you've been to a bar or restaurant or you've seen a live show indoors recently, you may have been asked to prove you're vaccinated against Covid-19. In October, count on it. Katie Campbell
India's Vaccination Drive Has Gathered Speed, But Millions Remain Vulnerable India has sped up its COVID vaccination after a deadly spring outbreak. Half of those eligible have received at least one shot. But millions are still vulnerable as fears of a new wave loom. Sushmita Pathak
FDA Advisers Endorse Pfizer COVID Booster Only For Those 65 And Over Or At Risk An independent committee of experts has recommended that the Food and Drug Administration should not allow Pfizer to provide a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to Americans older than 16. Joe Palca
3 Tourists Allegedly Attacked A Hostess Who Asked For Vaccine Proof In A Restaurant The hostess reportedly had to be taken to the hospital after the New York City incident and the three women, who are from Texas, were arrested. Sharon Pruitt-Young
Experts Advising FDA Vote Against Pfizer COVID Booster A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted against approval of a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years and older. Scott Hensley
Moderna Leads The Authorized COVID Vaccines In Lasting Effectiveness But the researchers stressed that all three vaccines, including the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots, provide strong protection against people getting so sick that they end up in the hospital. Rob Stein
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. Marc Silver
9 Lions And Tigers At The National Zoo Are Being Treated For COVID Zookeepers noticed something was amiss when the animals began eating less and were seen coughing and sneezing. Visitors are not at risk because the public doesn't have access to the enclosures. Sharon Pruitt-Young
PHOTOS: They Could Put Food On The Table — Until The Pandemic Struck A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A lawyer who lost her job. They're among the millions around the world pushed into food insecurity by the pandemic. NPR Special Report
Children And Teens Gained Weight At An Alarming Rate During The Pandemic, The CDC Says A new CDC study found that the percentage of obese children and teens increased to 22%, compared to 19% before the pandemic. It also found that expected annual weight gain ranged from 5 to 15 pounds. Scott Neuman
