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Jasmyn Morton remembers her grandmother, Ruby Morton, and uncle, Joseph Morton, who both died from COVID-19 after attending a church event in March 2020, before masking and vaccines were common.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Stephanie Ferrier of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. about Novak Djokovic, his reinstated visa and where things stand with the Australian Open.

New White House testing adviser Dr. Tom Inglesby talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about COVID testing shortages in the U.S. and the Biden administration's efforts to increase access, including at-home kits.

Thousands of schools around the country have once again shifted to remote learning as COVID cases rise. It's taking a huge toll on children.

The spike was attributed to a slew of causes, including behavior changes after COVID-19 vaccines became widely available, but environmental advocates say it's worrisome.

A small community health clinic in Richmond, Calif., is slammed with demand for COVID-19 tests. Public health officials are telling people to get tested, but that's proving difficult for many.

Francis says individuals have a responsibility to care for themselves "and this translates into respect for the health of those around us."

A fire in a New York City high-rise apartment building has killed 19 people. New coronavirus cases are up to about 700,000 per day. The U.S. and Russia are holding talks Monday in Geneva.

A fire in a Bronx apartment building has left 19 people dead, including 9 children. The blaze, caused by a malfunctioning space heater, injured more than 60 people.

Top athletes at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships won a spot at the Beijing Olympics over the weekend in Nashville, Tenn. Next month's Games come amid the raging pandemic and political opposition.