Global December 2020

NYC Reopens Schools To In-Person Learning

Although NYC had crossed the threshold of 3% of all the coronavirus tests performed over a seven-day period coming back positive, it is reopening its schools for in-person learning.

Hispanic Community December 2020

‘Child Care Deserts’

As the coronavirus continues to surge in the United States, the pandemic is taking a toll on child care providers and disproportionately affecting Black and Latino-owned centers.

Global December 2020

Volunteers Bring Cheer To Ill U-M Students

A group of parents known as the "aMAIZEing Blue Crew" are helping University of Michigan students who are sick or quarantining by bringing them comforts like soup and cookies.

Health Care December 2020

Will There Be A National COVID Testing Strategy?

Will there be a national COVID-19 testing strategy under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration? And how could such a strategy help curtail the pandemic?

Health Care December 2020

UK Gives 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

The UK has begun its coronavirus vaccination program. The first two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were given to a shop clerk and a man named William Shakespeare.

Health Care December 2020

US Gives Pfizer Vaccine Data Positive Review

While the U.S. has not yet approved a vaccine for emergency use, U.S. regulators said Pfizer’s COVID vaccine appears to be both safe and effective. The FDA will publicly vet the vaccine.

Hispanic Community December 2020

US Fully Restores DACA Program

Complying with a federal judge’s order, the Trump administration has restored DACA, and the Department of Homeland Security is accepting new applications.

Hispanic Community December 2020

Becerra’s Big Challenge: COVID Vaccinations

President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to be head of HHS, Xavier Becerra, will need to lead the coronavirus vaccination efforts in the U.S. But what is his experience and skills?

Health Care December 2020

US Schools’ Back And Forth On In-Person Learning

Is in-person or online learning or a hybrid the best solution as the U.S. deals with the coronavirus pandemic? School districts across the country grapple with what to do next.

Health Care December 2020

UK: 2 People Report Reaction To Vaccine

The United Kingdom is looking into reports that two of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients experienced allergic reactions. The two individuals are both recovering.

Health Care December 2020

Should I Wipe Down Groceries During Pandemic?

Cleaning surfaces, washing hands and avoiding touching one’s face are all important, but experts say the virus is fragile outside the body, so wiping down groceries is less necessary.

Global December 2020

Olivia Jade Giannulli On College Scandal

The daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli went on the Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk” to talk for the first time about the college admissions scandal.