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Why China's 'zero COVID' policy is finally faltering

China is doing many millions of tests a day to uncover cases of COVID-19 — part of its zero-COVID policy. Above: People line up for nucleic acid tests to detect the virus at a public testing site on Nov. 17 in Beijing. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images hide caption

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Why China's 'zero COVID' policy is finally faltering

For nearly three years, China has enforced incredibly strict rules to keep coronavirus transmission in check. But now they're facing a potentially deadly omicron surge.

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Friday

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?

Journalists and politicians mingled at an afterparty following the White House Correspondents Dinner on April 30. Based on COVID cases among attendees at the main event, SARS-CoV-2 was mingling as well. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/for The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?

Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.

Wednesday

A new federal website aims to solve a key COVID problem: where to get antiviral pills

A person walks past a COVID-19 testing location in Arlington, Va., on March 16. A new website launched by the Biden administration will provide a locater for test-and-treat facilities, among other services. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A new federal website aims to solve a key COVID problem: where to get antiviral pills

The new government website includes a locator tool for more than 2,000 sites to access "test to treat" services for COVID. It's meant to be a one-stop shop for Americans' pandemic needs.

Thursday

FDA Authorizes 2 Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests

The FDA said Wednesday that Abbott's BinaxNow test and Quidel's QuickVue can now be sold without a prescription for consumers to test themselves at home. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption

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FDA Authorizes 2 Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests

The Food and Drug Administration says Abbott's BinaxNOW test and Quidel's QuickVue can be sold without a prescription.

FDA Authorizes 2 Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests

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Monday

Itching To Travel? Preflight Coronavirus Tests Are Getting Passengers In The Air

The Tampa International Airport has started coronavirus testing for passengers with a boarding pass or proof of a reservation for a flight in the near future. Danny Valentine/Hillsborough County Aviation Authority hide caption

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Itching To Travel? Preflight Coronavirus Tests Are Getting Passengers In The Air

In hopes of jumpstarting a business decimated by the pandemic, airlines and airports are offering preflight, on-the-spot testing for the coronavirus, with some test results back in 15 minutes.

Itching To Travel? Preflight Coronavirus Tests Are Getting Passengers In The Air

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Thursday

Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?

"Plebe summer" detailers, or trainers, lead a company of incoming freshman students — the "plebes" — at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Nate Palmer for NPR hide caption

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Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?

Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?

Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?

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Friday

Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?

Members of the Montreal Impact, wearing masks, take the field for their match against Toronto FC as part of the MLS Is Back Tournament Thursday in Reunion, Fla. Michael Reaves/Getty Images hide caption

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Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?

The NBA and Major League Soccer are getting underway in their 'protective' bubbles near Orlando. They get regular COVID-19 tests and quick results. But that's not the case for regular Floridians.

Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?

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Nearly Every Major League Baseball Team Has Had A Coronavirus Test Come Back Positive

Members of the San Diego Padres meet in the infield during baseball training last week at Petco Park in San Diego. Major League Baseball is taking steps to start the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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Nearly Every Major League Baseball Team Has Had A Coronavirus Test Come Back Positive

So far, 71 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the MLB said on Friday. "I'm actually kind of pleased it's as low as that," the league's medical director says.

Saturday

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Gen. Jim McConville, the Army chief of staff, visiting Fort Irwin in California's Mojave Desert. The Army is working to get back to large-scale training after a three-month hiatus due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Gen. Jim McConville, the Army chief of staff, visiting Fort Irwin in California's Mojave Desert. The Army is working to get back to large-scale training after a three-month hiatus due to concerns about the coronavirus. Tom Bowman/NPR hide caption

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As America Socially Distances, The Army 'Tactically Disperses'

The Army plans to resume large-scale combat training in the Mojave Desert in a few weeks, after a three-month hiatus. A recent simulation showed just how that will work with the coronavirus spread.

As America Socially Distances, The Army 'Tactically Disperses'

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Wednesday

Amarillo Mayor: New Testing Data Will Help Track Spread As Rest Of Texas Reopens

Most of Texas is reopening despite a surge of cases in some places. Ross Lewis/Getty Images hide caption

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Amarillo Mayor: New Testing Data Will Help Track Spread As Rest Of Texas Reopens

Amarillo, Texas, has seen a recent spike in positive coronavirus cases, says Mayor Ginger Nelson, because of testing. She hopes this new virus data will inform when her community is ready to reopen.

Amarillo Mayor: New Testing Data Will Help Track Spread As Rest Of Texas Reopens

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Fauci Says U.S. Death Toll Is Likely Higher. Other COVID-19 Stats Need Adjusting, Too

A COVID-19 testing operation stays busy in Boyle Heights, Calif. Daily case counts overall may be on the low side because access to testing is limited in some parts of the world. Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Fauci Says U.S. Death Toll Is Likely Higher. Other COVID-19 Stats Need Adjusting, Too

Researchers say the statistics issued about coronavirus cases and deaths do not necessarily reflect the full degree of the pandemic's impact.

Tuesday

Public Health Labs Suffered Budget Cuts Prior To The Coronavirus Pandemic

Lab scientists work to validate rapid IgM/IgG antibody tests of samples from recovered COVID-19 patients on April 10 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Misha Friedman/Getty Images hide caption

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Public Health Labs Suffered Budget Cuts Prior To The Coronavirus Pandemic

APM Reports

An APM Reports analysis finds that public labs — the first line of defense in an outbreak — in at least 10 states endured budget troubles or staffing shortages in the past decade.

Public Health Labs Suffered Budget Cuts Prior To The Coronavirus Pandemic

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