Why WHO Is Calling For A Moratorium On COVID Vaccine Boosters The director general is asking for a halt for at least two months. His hope is to use all available doses to vaccinate 10% of the population in every country by the end of September. Jason Beaubien
WHO Calls For Pause On Booster Shots Until More Nations Get Their First Vaccines The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccination booster shots until more people in low-income nations gets access to their first doses of the vaccine. Jason Beaubien
The Delta Variant Forces U.S. Automakers To Revisit Mask Mandates Detroit automakers lifted their mask mandates for fully vaccinated workers just a few weeks ago. But starting Wednesday, masks are required again at all Ford, GM and Stellantis facilities. Camila Domonoske
One Medical Employees Say Concierge Care Provider Is Putting Profits Over Patients Employees at the health care company One Medical have accused the provider of mismanagement, less focus on patients and poor working conditions. Company leadership has denied the claims. Tim Mak
Badly Needed Doctors In Myanmar Are Being Hunted By Military For Opposing Coup Myanmar is reeling under a new wave of COVID-19 infections. The health care system has all but collapsed as badly needed doctors are hunted by the military for their opposition to the Feb. 1 coup. Michael Sullivan
In NYC, Proof Of Vaccination Becomes A Key To The City NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi about the city's announcement that proof of vaccination will be required to enjoy indoor dining, gyms and performances. Patrick Jarenwattananon
CDC Director On Global Vaccine Deliveries, Variants, Masks And Mass Eviction Threats NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky about the Biden administration's effort to increase vaccination internationally. Lauren Hodges
Sports Science Is Changing How Female Olympians Train. It Could Help You, Too U.S. Olympic heptathlete Annie Kunz says tracking her monthly cycles and learning she needs to eat more and get more naps when she's fatigued has already improved her athletic performance. Maggie Mertens
A Bright Spot Amid Haiti's Woes: Its 1st Mass Rollout Of COVID Vaccines Haiti received its first shipment of doses in July, just days after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse — and amid rising violence, poverty and the hurricane season. Jason Beaubien
Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time. Selena Simmons-Duffin