Will Stone

Boxes containing vials of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine sit in a container before being transported to a refrigeration unit at Louisville Metro Health and Wellness headquarters on March 4 in Louisville, Ky. The FDA approved the third COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 27.

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1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'

Will Stone

As the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, the health care community is trying to ward off misconceptions about it. The vaccine's one-shot feature may be what wins many over.

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Hospitals Struggle To Steer Clear Of Counterfeit Masks

Will Stone

Federal agents and others have seized more than 11 million counterfeit masks, including the N95 masks used in hospitals. What are some indicators of a fake mask?

Restrictions on public gatherings and indoor dining, as well as improved rates of mask-wearing and social distancing helped bring down the rate of new coronavirus infections in the U.S.

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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Dropped Dramatically Since January, But Can We Keep Them Down?

Will Stone

The country has beat back the winter surge, and experts credit Americans' improved compliance with precautions like mask-wearing. But we could we still face a resurgence if we let up.

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A Conversation With An Arizona Family Coping With 3 COVID-19 Losses

Will Stone

The pandemic is hitting some families harder than others. In Arizona, one family lost three members to COVID-19.

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How Seattle Is Attempting To Ensure Racial Equity In Access To COVID-19 Vaccines

Will Stone

Seattle is trying to ensure equitable access to vaccines by setting up clinics in communities of color. Nationwide, not all jurisdictions even track racial and ethnic data about vaccine distribution.

Seniors and first responders try to snag one of 800 doses available at a vaccination site in Fort Myers, Fla.

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'Just Cruel': Digital Race For COVID-19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind

Will Stone

Glitchy websites, jammed phone lines and long lines outside clinics are complicating the vaccine rollout. And older Americans and those without caregivers and computer skills are at a disadvantage.

Sick patients were isolated in converted warehouses during the 1918-19 global influenza pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million worldwide.

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The U.S. 'Battles' Coronavirus, But Is It Fair To Compare Pandemic To A War?

Will Stone

COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than WWII. That fact helps some people put the viral death toll in perspective, while others find it offensive. Historically, is it even a valid comparison?

A line forms around the racing oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway as people await the opportunity to receive their COVID-19 vaccination during a mass event held at the speedway.

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As States Hustle To Distribute Vaccines, Big Business Offers A Boost Of Expertise

Will Stone

Large corporations such as Starbucks, Honeywell, Microsoft, Costco and Google want to help states with planning and logistics. But the potential of these partnerships is hindered by supply problems.

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Washington State Partners With Starbucks, Microsoft, Costco On Vaccine Efforts

Will Stone

Washington state is partnering with Starbucks, Microsoft and Costco to get people COVID-19 vaccine shots faster. These companies know logistics, but it's unclear if there are enough vaccine doses.

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It's Been A Year Since 1st Coronavirus Case Was Reported In U.S.

Will Stone

After the first known U.S. case of COVID-19 was reported in Snohomish County, Wash., on Jan. 20, 2020, local and state officials mobilized their public health forces against a poorly understood virus.