Dec 17 Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts By Amanda Seitz, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press With the U.S., England and Canada now administering vaccines to millions of people, many falsehoods are seeing a resurgence online. Experts fear this could contribute to hesitancy over taking the vaccine. Continue reading
Dec 17 EU agency moves forward meeting on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine By Associated Press The EMA said Thursday's decision came after Moderna sent the last package of data on the vaccine needed for the agency to assess it for the EU market. Continue reading
Dec 17 WATCH: Sackler family members who own Purdue testify before Congress By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Two of the owners of the company that makes OxyContin acknowledged to a congressional committee on Thursday that the powerful prescription painkiller has played a role in the national opioid crisis but stopped short of apologizing or admitting wrongdoing. Continue reading
Dec 17 Russia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response. Continue reading
Dec 17 French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine set for approval in U.S. with panel endorsement By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA reviewers said that the two-dose vaccine “was highly effective” in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 from occurring “at least 14 days after the receipt of the second dose.”… Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 7:58 For some students, virtual learning means falling further behind By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Despite the fact that many school districts worked at being prepared during the pandemic, this fall has been a tough road for students, parents and educators. Most used some form of hybrid learning, but many have felt it's not safe… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 10:21 The overwhelming impact of childhood trauma on Chicago's West Side By Cat Wise, Sam Lane Tens of thousands of people grow up in and around Chicago's predominantly black neighborhood of Austin, one of the city's biggest and most violent, where experts say disinvestment and systemic racism are major drivers of childhood trauma. Special correspondent Cat… Continue watching
Dec 16 How to help kids build resilience amid COVID-19 chaos By Laura Santhanam Here's what experts and research say makes the difference for kids when times get tough. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Your questions on childhood trauma during the pandemic, answered By Laura Santhanam The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of millions of children and their families. How has this prolonged period of social distancing affected them? We discuss concerns about child abuse and neglect during this time, as well as toxic stress… Continue reading