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With a spike in COVID-19 infections, hospitals in California's San Joaquin Valley are suffering from a staffing shortage. It's made worse because hundreds of health care workers are quarantined.

Medical schools report applications are way up. Admissions experts are citing the pandemic, the economy and a prominent doctor. It's called "the Fauci effect."

Barred from traveling to many countries, Americans are flocking to Mexico despite the risk of the coronavirus and CDC warnings not to visit the country.

On Tuesday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed controlled substances from pharmacies it operated nationwide.

President Trump threw the fate of the coronavirus relief and government spending bill into question with an unexpected set of demands. Congressional leaders are scrambling.

Some Americans say they don't want to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Ad Council's CEO about public health messaging and ways to reach vaccine skeptics.

Mass General Brigham hospital system is apologizing for a chaotic start to COVID-19 vaccinations. Critics say the hospital is not making the changes that will ensure equity in who is given priority.

President Trump has signed a massive COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package, deputy press secretary Judd Deere said Sunday night on Twitter.

President Biden's relief bill currently includes $130 billion for public K-12 schools. The biggest chunk of of the spending would go to districts to avoid layoffs and hire more personnel.

Florida is facing a surge in coronavirus cases. Miami's local government is sending teams of health officials door to door in some neighborhoods to drop off supplies and educate residents.