Posts by NPR
Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
August 26, 20215:43 AM ET TOKYO — Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in unused vials, raising concern of a supply shortage as the country tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a COVID-19 surge. The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccination sites. Some…
Read MoreAre The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated?
NPR News, October 21, 2020 ANYA KAMENETZ Despite widespread concerns, two new international studies show no consistent relationship between in-person K-12 schooling and the spread of the coronavirus. And a third study from the United States shows no elevated risk to childcare workers who stayed on the job. Combined with anecdotal reports from a…
Read More