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A man receives a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Soweto, South Africa. The omicron variant of the coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, has now spread to at least a dozen other countries. On Friday, scientists presented evidence that the variant spreads twice as fast as the delta variant.

New evidence shows omicron likely spreads twice as fast as delta in South Africa

"This wave seems much faster than the delta wave. And we thought the delta wave was really fast. It's unbelievable," says Juliet Pulliam, the scientist who presented the new analysis at a conference.

New York, hit hard by the first COVID-19 wave, prepares for omicron variant

New York has already declared a state of emergency ahead of the expected arrival of the latest coronavirus variant — to try to corral its spread.

Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan fame tells his story in 'From Staircase to Stage'

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cory Woods, Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan, about his book: From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Jeneyah McDonald used to spend much of her days looking for enough clean water.

Billions of federal dollars could replace lead pipes. Flint has history to share

The new infrastructure legislation makes money available to remove potentially poisonous pipes around the country. In Flint, Mich., mistrust runs deeper than the plumbing does.

Molnupiravir, an antiviral drug to treat mild to moderate COVID-19, is under consideration by the FDA for possible authorization.

New antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here's what you need to know

The FDA is considering new pills that could treat people in early stages of COVID. Here's what to know about how they work, how effective they are and the impact they could make on the pandemic.

If you're gonna be snowed in, might as well be at a pub

Over the weekend, a winter storm stranded dozens of people in Northern England. They came for an Oasis tribute band playing at the Tan Hall Inn. Then heavy snowfall blocked the exits.

After 100 years, Boise Public Library gets a missing book back

The book was checked out Nov. 8, 1911, and it's still in great condition. The Idaho library did away with fines for late books two years ago. Otherwise the fine could have been around $1,800.

White House prepares for the chance COVID vaccines won't protect against Omicron

Scientists are collecting more information about the new variant of concern, omicron, and investigating whether existing COVID-19 vaccines offer adequate protection.

A drug user prepares to inject himself with heroin inside VANDU's supervised injection room in Vancouver, Canada. Similar sites to the ones implemented in New York have proven successful in Canada.

New York City allows the nation's 1st supervised consumption sites for illegal drugs

Mayor Bill de Blasio says these overdose prevention centers will "protect the most vulnerable people" in New York City. Similar efforts in other U.S. cities face legal challenges.

NC's COVID-19 response leader, DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen will be stepping down after five years of services, according to a news…

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