An Outbreak Of The Coronavirus Delta Variant Has Spread To 15 Chinese Cities China is battling to stem the spread of new cases tied to the more infectious variant. Nearly 200 people have been infected since last week, when a case was detected at an international airport. Scott Neuman
The Delta Variant Forces The Biden Administration To Update Preventive Strategies President Biden is encouraging federal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face new rules over masking and testing. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the rules.
Get $100 For A Vaccine? Cash Incentives Work For Some, Others Not So Much President Biden has called on states and localities to offer $100 to people who get vaccinated. Many states have already offered cash incentives, with varying results. Josie Fischels
Private Employers Wrestle With Trying To Vaccinate Their Workforce The spread of the Delta variant is renewing pressure on private employers to encourage their workers to get vaccinated. Most aren't yet because of morale, political divisions and a tight labor market. Yuki Noguchi
A CDC Document Gives New Details On Just How Dangerous The Delta Variant Really Is The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post. Rob Stein
'You Don't Have To Die': In Speech, Biden Described Plan To Get Americans Vaccinated President Biden is facing setbacks in his push to get the country vaccinated. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, he's telling federal workers they need to get the shot or get tested regularly. Franco Ordoñez
Biden's COVID-19 Response Coordinator Discusses The Plan To Stop The Delta Variant As the coronavirus evolves, so does guidance to fight it. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, about Biden's plan to stop the delta variant.
Want To Drink Inside? San Francisco Bars Require Proof Of Vaccine Or Negative Test NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ben Bleiman, president of the SF Bar Owner Alliance, on local bars allowing only vaccinated patrons to drink inside. Karen Zamora
Tokyo's COVID Cases Are Soaring, But Japan's PM Says The Olympics Are Not To Blame Daily coronavirus cases in Tokyo have set records for three days straight, but Japan's prime minister denies that the Olympic Games are to blame. Josie Fischels
Federal Employees Are Largely In Support Of Receiving A Vaccine Mandate Federal employees unions are largely supportive of President Biden's call for federal workers to get vaccinated or be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing. Brian Naylor