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CDC Launches Web Tool To Help Americans Find COVID-19 Vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital and Castlight Health launched a new tool that allows Americans to search for COVID-19 vaccine providers with stock of vaccine where they live. Michele Abercrombie/NPR hide caption

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CDC Launches Web Tool To Help Americans Find COVID-19 Vaccines

February 24, 2021 • The process of trying to get vaccinated can be confusing. A new platform from the federal government and private sector partners makes it easier to find a provider where you live.

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Senate Questions Health Secretary Nominee Xavier Becerra

February 23, 2021 • Xavier Becerra, President Biden's nominee for health secretary, faced two hours of questions before a Senate committee on Tuesday.

Senate Questions Health Secretary Nominee Xavier Becerra

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How do you get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? The answer varies by state. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State

February 18, 2021 • Use NPR's tool to find out where to start when it's your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.

How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State

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Why Is It So Hard To Figure Out Where To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19?

February 8, 2021 • NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin offers a few tips for navigating the messy, confusing and difficult patchwork system to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Why Is It So Hard To Figure Out Where To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19?

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U.S. Cuts $231 Million Deal To Provide 15-Minute COVID-19 At-Home Tests

Ellume, an Australian company, manufactures a 15-minute at-home test for the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Ellume Limited hide caption

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U.S. Cuts $231 Million Deal To Provide 15-Minute COVID-19 At-Home Tests

February 1, 2021 • The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization to Ellume's rapid test in December, after it showed 96% accuracy in a U.S. clinical study.

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Biden To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care And Obamacare

January 28, 2021 • President Biden is signing two executive actions designed to expand access to reproductive health care and health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

Biden To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care And Obamacare

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Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care

January 28, 2021 • President Biden on Thursday is expected to sign two executive actions aimed at expanding access to health insurance and reproductive health care.

Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care

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Biden Takes 1st Executive Actions To Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic

January 21, 2021 • President Biden began putting his pandemic strategy into action. He is saying he will use Defense Production Act powers to boost production of vaccines, testing equipment and supplies in the U.S.

Biden Takes 1st Executive Actions To Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic

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Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access

January 16, 2021 • President-elect Joe Biden plans for a mass vaccination push that will dramatically expand access amid a worsening pandemic and limited vaccine supply.

Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access

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Biden Reveals Plans For COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

January 15, 2021 • President-elect Joe Biden has released the details of his plans to revamp the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Also, the Trump administration reportedly has used up the second dose reserve.

Biden Reveals Plans For COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

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Biden To Reveal His Emergency Pandemic Relief Plan

January 14, 2021 • President-elect Joe Biden is set on Thursday to outline his plan for a coronavirus relief package that he wants Congress to act upon quickly after he takes office.

Biden To Reveal His Emergency Pandemic Relief Plan

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Trump Officials Call For States To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

January 12, 2021 • Trump administration officials on Tuesday announced several changes to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, including a call for states to open up eligibility to everyone age 65 and older.

Trump Officials Call For States To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

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Trump Administration Urges States To Open COVID-19 Vaccination To Everyone Over 65

A health care worker with the Florida Department of Health administers a Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine at a retirement community in Pompano Beach, Fla. New Trump administration guidance arrived Tuesday, urging states to make all people over 65 eligible for the vaccine. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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What The U.S. Can Do To Improve The Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

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Biden's Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?

The incoming Biden administration has plans to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, by not holding doses in reserve. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption

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Biden's Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?

January 8, 2021 • Experts argue that pushing out more COVID-19 vaccine doses to states sooner may be a good idea, even if it means there's a chance some people's second dose gets delayed.