Selena Simmons-Duffin appears in the following:
How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Use NPR's tool to find out where to start when it's your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.
Why Is It So Hard To Figure Out Where To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19?
Monday, February 08, 2021
NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin offers a few tips for navigating the messy, confusing and difficult patchwork system to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. Cuts $231 Million Deal To Provide 15-Minute COVID-19 At-Home Tests
Monday, February 01, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization to Ellume's rapid test in December, after it showed 96% accuracy in a U.S. clinical study.
Biden To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care And Obamacare
Thursday, January 28, 2021
President Biden is signing two executive actions designed to expand access to reproductive health care and health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.
Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care
Thursday, January 28, 2021
President Biden on Thursday is expected to sign two executive actions aimed at expanding access to health insurance and reproductive health care.
Biden Takes 1st Executive Actions To Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic
Thursday, January 21, 2021
President Biden began putting his pandemic strategy into action. He is saying he will use Defense Production Act powers to boost production of vaccines, testing equipment and supplies in the U.S.
Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access
Saturday, January 16, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden plans for a mass vaccination push that will dramatically expand access amid a worsening pandemic and limited vaccine supply.
Biden Reveals Plans For COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Friday, January 15, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has released the details of his plans to revamp the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Also, the Trump administration reportedly has used up the second dose reserve.
Biden To Reveal His Emergency Pandemic Relief Plan
Thursday, January 14, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden is set on Thursday to outline his plan for a coronavirus relief package that he wants Congress to act upon quickly after he takes office.
Trump Officials Call For States To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Trump administration officials on Tuesday announced several changes to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, including a call for states to open up eligibility to everyone age 65 and older.
Trump Administration Urges States To Open COVID-19 Vaccination To Everyone Over 65
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The federal government announced several big changes to its vaccine plans, upending earlier guidance about whom to prioritize for the next phase.
What The U.S. Can Do To Improve The Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
Saturday, January 09, 2021
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccines has been slow and haphazard. But there are a number of steps the U.S. government could take to get more American vaccinated and slow the pandemic.
Biden's Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?
Friday, January 08, 2021
Experts argue that pushing out more COVID-19 vaccine doses to states sooner may be a good idea, even if it means there's a chance some people's second dose gets delayed.
Here's How The U.S. Can Jump Start Its Sluggish COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Friday, January 08, 2021
With case and death counts still surging, the pressure is on to vaccinate as many people as possible. Here's what it will take to get more Americans their shots, fast.
U.S. Sees A Spike In Contact Tracing Workers, NPR Survey Shows
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The latest results from NPR's contact tracing survey finds a sharp increase in staffing since October, with the national workforce now topping 70,000.
For Overwhelmed And Burnt Out COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Help Is (Hopefully) Coming
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
NPR's latest survey finds the contact tracing workforce now tops 70,000, a dramatic increase in the last two months. But to meet the growing demand, new federal funding will be key.
NPR Answers Your Vaccine Questions
Sunday, December 20, 2020
We answer listener questions related to the two new COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA Gives OK To 2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
Saturday, December 19, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration has granted Moderna's coronavirus vaccine emergency use authorization. It will be distributed around the country beginning Sunday.
First Shipments Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Delivered Monday
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Distribution of the Pfizer vaccine has begun, with shipments expected to reach 636 sites this week. The first shots could be given as soon as tomorrow.
CDC Advisers Agree With FDA: COVID-19 Vaccine Is OK For Public Use
Saturday, December 12, 2020
An independent federal advisory committee to the CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people over 16. But state health leaders say distribution and funding challenges remain.