The Coronavirus Crisis : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=812054919 Everything you need to know about the global pandemic. en Copyright 2022 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:34:47 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 The Coronavirus Crisis https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=812054919 Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:34:47 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/01/1089989337/employers-continue-hiring-spree-even-as-war-in-ukraine-ratchets-up-economic-fear https://www.npr.org/2022/04/01/1089989337/employers-continue-hiring-spree-even-as-war-in-ukraine-ratchets-up-economic-fear

U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices.

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]]> Scott Horsley COVID-19 infection increases your risk for diabetes, a new study says Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:27:22 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/31/1090080198/covid-19-diabetes-increased-risk https://www.npr.org/2022/03/31/1090080198/covid-19-diabetes-increased-risk

Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group.

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]]> Jaclyn Diaz Ivermectin does not prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study says The Food and Drug Administration has long warned against using the cow and horse dewormer to fight COVID-19, warning it can cause serious, adverse effects. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:47:01 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/30/1089809588/ivermectin-covid-treatment-brazil-study https://www.npr.org/2022/03/30/1089809588/ivermectin-covid-treatment-brazil-study

The Food and Drug Administration has long warned against using the cow and horse dewormer to fight COVID-19, warning it can cause serious, adverse effects.

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]]> Jaclyn Diaz 21 states sue the Biden administration to end the federal travel mask mandate The states are suing to end the public transportation mandate, claiming the continued enforcement "harms the states" and interferes with local laws. The mandate is in place at least through April 18. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:03:43 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/29/1089475033/federal-travel-mask-mandate-lawsuit https://www.npr.org/2022/03/29/1089475033/federal-travel-mask-mandate-lawsuit

The states are suing to end the public transportation mandate, claiming the continued enforcement "harms the states" and interferes with local laws. The mandate is in place at least through April 18.

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]]> Jaclyn Diaz CDC recommends 2nd COVID boosters for some older and immunocompromised people People who are 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals may get a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster four months after they received the first. Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:06:01 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/27/1089072803/the-fda-is-expected-to-authorize-2nd-boosters-for-people-50-and-up https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/27/1089072803/the-fda-is-expected-to-authorize-2nd-boosters-for-people-50-and-up

People who are 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals may get a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster four months after they received the first.

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]]> Rob Stein Two years ago schools shut down around the world. These are the biggest impacts In March 2020, we asked experts in school disruptions what the long-range effects might be as COVID-19 closed schools. How did those predictions pan out? Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:00:04 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/15/1086054482/covid-school-shutdown-biggest-impacts https://www.npr.org/2022/03/15/1086054482/covid-school-shutdown-biggest-impacts

In March 2020, we asked experts in school disruptions what the long-range effects might be as COVID-19 closed schools. How did those predictions pan out?

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]]> Anya Kamenetz Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 are at a higher risk for death Adrian Florido speaks to University of Utah Health's Dr. Torri Metz about the dangers of being pregnant and unvaccinated for COVID-19 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:04:55 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/06/1084800749/pregnant-people-who-contract-covid-19-are-at-a-higher-risk-for-death https://www.npr.org/2022/03/06/1084800749/pregnant-people-who-contract-covid-19-are-at-a-higher-risk-for-death Adrian Florido speaks to University of Utah Health's Dr. Torri Metz about the dangers of being pregnant and unvaccinated for COVID-19

]]> Adrian Florido March sees more employees returning to the office Many companies are now bringing employees back to the office, now that the latest wave of the pandemic has died down. Some workers are thrilled, but others aren't so happy with the change. Sun, 06 Mar 2022 07:59:08 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/06/1084800714/march-sees-more-employees-returning-to-the-office https://www.npr.org/2022/03/06/1084800714/march-sees-more-employees-returning-to-the-office Many companies are now bringing employees back to the office, now that the latest wave of the pandemic has died down. Some workers are thrilled, but others aren't so happy with the change.

]]> Tovia Smith The U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February. It's another sign of a hot labor market U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, from 4% in January. The Federal Reserve hopes to curb inflation without stalling job growth. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:37:37 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/03/04/1084299987/employers-jobs-february-labor-market-workers https://www.npr.org/2022/03/04/1084299987/employers-jobs-february-labor-market-workers

U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, from 4% in January. The Federal Reserve hopes to curb inflation without stalling job growth.

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]]> Scott Horsley Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says New research out of New York found the protection of the vaccine against infection in kids ages 5 to 11 dropped from 68% to 12%. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:01:35 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/28/1083617811/pfizer-vaccine-protection-kids https://www.npr.org/2022/02/28/1083617811/pfizer-vaccine-protection-kids

New research out of New York found the protection of the vaccine against infection in kids ages 5 to 11 dropped from 68% to 12%.

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]]> Vanessa Romo CDC drops guidance for universal indoor masking The CDC is dropping its guidance for universal indoor masking, instead recommending masking pegged to local conditions where spread of the virus is considered high risk. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:33:48 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/26/1083283280/cdc-drops-guidance-for-universal-indoor-masking https://www.npr.org/2022/02/26/1083283280/cdc-drops-guidance-for-universal-indoor-masking The CDC is dropping its guidance for universal indoor masking, instead recommending masking pegged to local conditions where spread of the virus is considered high risk.

]]> Maria Godoy Restaurant work has become more stressful than ever. Could a staff therapist help? Restaurant careers have always been tough, with late hours and stressful interactions that the pandemic only made worse. In Denver, one restaurant group is experimenting with an on-staff counselor. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:22 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/18/1077746397/restaurant-work-has-become-more-stressful-than-ever-could-a-staff-therapist-help https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/18/1077746397/restaurant-work-has-become-more-stressful-than-ever-could-a-staff-therapist-help

Restaurant careers have always been tough, with late hours and stressful interactions that the pandemic only made worse. In Denver, one restaurant group is experimenting with an on-staff counselor.

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]]> John Daley The White House says it will make more high-quality masks available for kids It is not yet clear what type of masks will be distributed. Standard masks do not always fit small faces well. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:34:53 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081480080/kids-masks-white-house https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081480080/kids-masks-white-house

It is not yet clear what type of masks will be distributed. Standard masks do not always fit small faces well.

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]]> Laurel Wamsley Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tests positive for COVID-19 Camilla is the wife of Prince Charles, who also received a positive test several days ago. Camilla tested negative that day and proceeded with three public engagements. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:12:22 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080628772/camilla-duchess-covid-positive https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080628772/camilla-duchess-covid-positive

Camilla is the wife of Prince Charles, who also received a positive test several days ago. Camilla tested negative that day and proceeded with three public engagements.

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]]> Merrit Kennedy 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. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:00:49 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/12/1080354245/health-care-workers-in-ottawa-are-being-harassed-protesters-against-covid-19-man https://www.npr.org/2022/02/12/1080354245/health-care-workers-in-ottawa-are-being-harassed-protesters-against-covid-19-man 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.

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