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The WHO declared a pandemic. The NBA shut down its season. President Trump banned travel from Europe. Tom Hanks tested positive. On one day a year ago, the coronavirus became very real in America.

Many U.S. health centers that serve agricultural workers across the nation are receiving COVID-19 vaccine directly from the federal government in a program created by the Biden administration.

Many doctors have used antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients, but that's largely unnecessary — and could even promote drug-resistant germs.

Mistrust towards China-produced vaccines, general vaccine hesitancy and distribution complications have all been obstacles in getting the vaccine out in some countries.

One year after lockdown first began, NPR shares listener stories of the moment they realized COVID-19 would change their world. Steve Cross' band's possible big break was canceled during sound check.

On Tuesday, Alaska opened COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone in the state older than 16. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink about the state's decision to do so.

Hundreds of thousands of Florida felons who have completed their sentences can now serve on juries and run for public office since a discriminatory law from the Reconstruction era has been overturned.

Sohla El-Waylly gained attention for appearing in Bon Appétit's popular "Test Kitchen" videos, then gained more attention for accusing Bon Appétit of unequal pay practices and racial discrimination.

The House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion coronavirus spending bill that now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. No Republicans voted for the measure.

NPR's Ari Shaprio talks with Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson about how twice as many white Alabamans are getting COVID-19 vaccinations as Black Alabamans. Birmingham is a case in point.