The On Deadline Podcast

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A COVID-19 shot every year? It might happen. Plus, are we all wearing our masks wrong? Feb 10, 2021

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Annual COVID-19 vaccine shots could be a regular thing but how many people will get one? One-third of people in a recent poll say they're not planning to get the vaccine.

Wearing just one mask tight and snug might be better than wearing two of them.

Work-from-home might be permanent for many people after the pandemic.

New York will allow indoor concerts and sports with very limited capacity. Is it worth it for musicians?

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Is a blood clotting disease connected to the vaccines? Plus, the virus is lowering rent prices. Feb 09, 2021

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Concern is growing whether a blood clotting disease is connected to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Will a national, coordinated rapid testing system help get things back to normal in the U.S.?

The pandemic is leading to a drop in rent in major cities like New York, LA and San Francisco.

Winter travel might put you in "COVID jeopardy."

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A variant beats the vaccine. Should we worry? Plus, can I trash the mask and go party after my vaccine shots? Feb 08, 2021

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South Africa suspends plans to vaccinate health care workers with the AstraZeneca vaccine over questions about whether it works to prevent mild to moderate illness from the dominant variant in the country. What does this mean for the rest of us?

The U.K. variant will soon dominate the U.S.

Is focusing on the second dose better when it comes to vaccine distribution?

Can you throw parties and trash your masks once fully vaccinated? Maybe not.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine could change everything. Plus, will the pandemic take the "super" out of the Super Bowl? Feb 05, 2021

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The Winter surge appears to be over but will we see a spike again if restrictions are lifted? How will we break the pattern of surge, reopening then surge again?

Johnson & Johnson looks for FDA emergency approval for its vaccine. Could this be a game-changer that will greatly speed up the vaccination process?

A major housing crisis could hit once the pandemic ends.

The pandemic leads to major changes for the Super Bowl.

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A serial killer might get vaccinated before you. Plus, bosses offer money and time off so workers will get the vaccine. Feb 04, 2021

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One of the country's most prolific serial killers could get a vaccine shot before you.

Racial disparities are playing out with vaccine distribution as white people are getting shots at higher rates than minority groups.

Israel's vaccination program so far seems to show one dose might be enough to get this pandemic under control.

Businesses offer incentives like money and time off so workers can get vaccinated.

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AstraZeneca vaccine shows lots of promise. Plus, is the pandemic spoiling the Super Bowl? Feb 03, 2021

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Oxford's AstraZeneca vaccine shows promise in stopping the virus from spreading.

The new CDC director says schools can reopen safely even if teachers aren't vaccinated.

Posting your vaccine card on social media might be a bad idea.

We check in with a COVID long-hauler who's still feeling the effects nearly a year later.

The Super Bowl during a pandemic. What will it look like?

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New treatments can help beat the virus. Plus, are we prepared for another surge? Feb 02, 2021

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What lessons have we all learned from the pandemic so far? And can we apply what we've learned to keep ourselves safe if there's another surge?

All the talk is about vaccines now but what about treatments? Are there any promising treatments out there that can help people who are already sick?

Lots of health care workers, elderly people and first responders are refusing the vaccine even though it's available for them. What's going on?

Russia says its vaccine is very effective against the virus.

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Will "immunity certificates" be required when you go out? Plus, anti-vaxxers make noise but does any of it make sense? Feb 01, 2021

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Immunity certificates might be the keys needed to resume normal activities again but what's the legality behind it?

Long-haul COVID remains a problem for some people. What are they going through and why them?

Anti-vax protesters disrupt a vaccine site in LA. Are their concerns based on science, religious beliefs or conspiracy theory?

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New vaccines offer hope but concerns linger over effectiveness. Plus, the pandemic is straining relationships. Jan 29, 2021

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More vaccines are coming out. Johnson & Johnson could be next in the U.S. But there are concerns over whether they can protect against the U.K. and South African variants.

California is slowly reopening and is getting criticized by people who are concerned the worst is actually still to come.

A start-up company has a device that could prevent germs from spreading at work.

Differences in opinions and behavior over the coronavirus can put a strain on relationships.

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A scary variant is found in the U.S. Plus, is the pandemic making smoking popular again? Jan 28, 2021

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The South African variant that can beat the COVID-19 vaccines is found in the U.S. How worried should we be?

A little-known but important health agency is in charge of pandemic preparedness but its budget has been raided over the years for things like furniture and salaries.

The pandemic might be leading more people to smoke again.

Will work-at-home become permanent after the pandemic ends?

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