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Morning Headlines: DeWine: Occupation of US Capitol an 'Embarrassment'; 5 Ohio GOP Congress Members

Gov. Mike DeWine has called the occupation of the U.S. Capitol an ‘embarrassment’; five Ohio Republican members of Congress voted Wednesday to reject certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory; political leaders in Ohio are weighing in on the mob takeover at the U.S. Capitol and President Trump’s part in instigating it; and more stories.

Alejandro Díaz greets a cat on Oct. 23 at an apartment complex in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. He's an outreach worker with Healthy Little Havana, going door to door to talk to people about getting tested for COVID-19.

Door To Door In Miami's 'Little Havana' To Build Trust For Testing And Vaccination

COVID-19 has hit hard in Miami's low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. Outreach teams are meeting people where they live, answering questions and connecting people to free testing.

Faculty and the university had been at odds over salary increases and healthcare benefits.

Morning Headlines: DeWine to Cut $775M; Kent State Trustees Discuss Buyouts, Budget Cuts

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, May 6: DeWine to cut $775M; Kent State trustees to discuss buyouts, budget cuts; Cuyahoga juvenile...

Hong Kong residents have been wearing increasingly more dramatic protective gear in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Hong Kong Has Contained Coronavirus So Far — But At A Significant Cost

Hong Kong has avoided large-scale outbreaks. But that containment has come at a significant cost to the city.

Morning Headlines: 5th Inmate Dies at Federal Prison; Airports to Receive Federal Funding

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, April 15: 5th inmate dies at federal prison; Airports to receive federal funding; 50 Ohioans die from...

The food service industry is relying on takeout and delivery orders to keep businesses afloat and maintain effective social distancing for customers and workers.

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?

With fear of infection on our minds these days, it's easy to get panicky about everyday choices. Infectious disease and food safety experts weigh in on ordering dinner to go.

Tear gas rises as protesters face off with police during a demonstration on May 31 outside the White House over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.

Tear-Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak Called 'A Recipe For Disaster'

Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters. They make people cough droplets and damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.

According to the CDC using a brace or mask fitter over a disposable mask or a cloth mask is a good way to make your mask more secure and prevent leaks.

Coronavirus FAQs: What Are Mask Braces? What If I Get COVID After 1 Vaccine Dose?

Double masking earns praise as a way to keep safe from more contagious variants. Are there other mask hacks? And vaccines are prompting some queries.

Health workers are briefed before conducting COVID-19 swab tests on public transportation drivers at a slum area in Manila. The Philippines is one of the Southeast Asian countries hit hardest by the pandemic.

The Philippines Has Vaccinated Zero Health-Care Workers So Far

And that's creating anxiety and stress — and may be contributing to a shortage of health workers. Why is the country having problems getting vaccines?

How do you get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? The answer varies by state.

Ready To Get The COVID Vaccine? Here's How To Book It In Your State

Vaccine eligibility has been expanded to all adults. Use NPR's tool to find out how to book an appointment. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.

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