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Monday September 21, 2020

How Bad Has The Pandemic Been For Childhood Vaccinations?

Vaccines for measles-rubella and cervical cancer are administered at a school in Jimbaran, Indonesia. Vaccination rates have dropped during the pandemic. Keyza Widiatmika/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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How Bad Has The Pandemic Been For Childhood Vaccinations?

September 21, 2020 • The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.

How Bad Has The Pandemic Been For Childhood Vaccinations?

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Friday September 18, 2020

Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?

Air passengers wearing practically full-body coveralls at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in India. Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?

September 18, 2020 • Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!

Monday September 7, 2020

Whatever Happened To ... The Guy From Niger Who Dreamed Of Being A Leather Maestro?

Leather sandals, made by Saley, on display along with other items. Pearl Mak/NPR hide caption

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Whatever Happened To ... The Guy From Niger Who Dreamed Of Being A Leather Maestro?

September 7, 2020 • Soumana Saley has a passion for leather crafts — and for education. But the pandemic has presented challenges as he builds his reputation and his school in Niger.

Sunday August 9, 2020

Dear World, You're Not Going To Have The Year You Thought You'd Have

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Dear World, You're Not Going To Have The Year You Thought You'd Have

August 9, 2020 • A writer shares how his wife's journey with cancer prepared them both to adapt during this unpredictable and chaotic time.

Saturday June 27, 2020

Masks And The Outdoor Exerciser: Advice For Runners, Bikers, Walkers, Hikers

Marc Silver, editor of the Goats and Soda blog spoke with over a half-dozen experts on how to exercise safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Max Posner/ NPR hide caption

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Masks And The Outdoor Exerciser: Advice For Runners, Bikers, Walkers, Hikers

June 27, 2020 • You've probably seen folks getting a bit of exercise with masks on, with masks slipped down around their neck — and with no masks at all. What do the experts suggest?

Sunday June 21, 2020

PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose

Anglebert Maurice Kakuja, 29, a Sapeur, or Congolese dandy, shows off his fashion sense while wearing a homemade mask in the eastern Congolese city of Bukavu. Sapeurs take their name from the acronym for their group: Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes. Raissa Karama Rwizibuka hide caption

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PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose

June 21, 2020 • In the Democratic Republic of Congo, citizens are required by law to wear a mask in public. But the face coverings can have many meanings and materials — including banana leaves.

Tuesday March 24, 2020

'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries

A worker with Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population checks the temperature of a Haitian man coming from the Dominican Republic on March 5. Andres Martinez Casares/Reuters hide caption

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'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries

March 24, 2020 • The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.

Tuesday March 17, 2020

My Hand-Washing Song: Readers Offer Lyrics For A 20-Second Scrub

Sure, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice to time your hand-washing — but one hand-washer recommends a 20-second excerpt from Beyoncé's "Love on Top." Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella hide caption

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My Hand-Washing Song: Readers Offer Lyrics For A 20-Second Scrub

March 17, 2020 • Yes, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Or the ABC song. And you'll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing. But why stop there? Our readers have groovy musical alternatives.

PHOTOS: Public Life Is Surreal In A Pandemic

Ballet dancers in Shanghai rehearse while wearing masks on March 2. A virus first identified in December has altered daily life and public spaces around the globe. TPG/Getty Images hide caption

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PHOTOS: Public Life Is Surreal In A Pandemic

March 17, 2020 • A virus first identified in December has altered daily life and public spaces around the globe. These images capture scenes from this unnerving era.

Saturday February 15, 2020

PHOTOS: Scenes From The Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Outbreak

On Feb. 4, beds were installed in the Wuhan Keting Exhibition Center. With 2,000 beds planned, the center will accommodate patients with mild cases of COVID-19. Stringer for NPR hide caption

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PHOTOS: Scenes From The Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Outbreak

February 15, 2020 • A photojournalist in Wuhan, China, portrays a city under quarantine in the midst of COVID-19.

Sunday February 2, 2020

PHOTOS: China Builds A Medical Center From Scratch In Under 2 Weeks

This aerial photo was taken on February 2, the day before Huoshenshan hospital was scheduled to open as a treatment center for coronavirus patients. AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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PHOTOS: China Builds A Medical Center From Scratch In Under 2 Weeks

February 2, 2020 • The goal is to create two facilities with more than 1,000 beds for cases of Wuhan coronavirus. But some specialists note that they aren't quite full-service hospitals.

Monday January 20, 2020

Coronavirus In China: Over 200 Cases, Human-To-Human Transmission

A man rides past the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, which was closed after being linked to cases of a newly discovered coronavirus. Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus In China: Over 200 Cases, Human-To-Human Transmission

January 20, 2020 • The World Health Organization will convene a meeting on Wednesday to determine if the newly discovered virus presents a "public health emergency of international concern."

Tuesday December 31, 2019

Reporters Pick Their Favorite Global Stories Of The Decade

From left: Sekou Sheriff, of Barkedu village in Liberia, whose parents died at an Ebola treatment center; a polio vaccination booth in Pakistan; a schoolgirl in Ethiopia examines underwear with a pocket for a menstrual pad; an image from a video on the ethics of selfies; Consolata Agunga goes door-to-door as a community health worker in her village in Kenya. From left: John Poole/NPR; Jason Beaubien/NPR; Courtesy of Be Girl Inc.; SAIH Norway/Screenshot by NPR; Marc Silver/NPR hide caption

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From left: John Poole/NPR; Jason Beaubien/NPR; Courtesy of Be Girl Inc.; SAIH Norway/Screenshot by NPR; Marc Silver/NPR