Death toll surpasses 6 million for the pandemic now in its 3rd year Health care experts say that confirmed deaths represent a fraction of the true number of deaths due to COVID because of limited testing. The Associated Press
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect. Ayana Archie
5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid. Kamala Thiagarajan
CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids. The Associated Press
North Korea says its COVID outbreak is now under control. But is it? After saying there were no cases, officials on May 12 announced an outbreak. But without an adequate supply of tests, some say North Korea is "flying blind." And it still doesn't have vaccines. Anthony Kuhn
Kids and vaccine hesitancy Kids of any age can get vaccinated against Covid now. The real question is: Will they? We check in with Dr. Dimitri Christakas about what concerns parents have. Marcus Harrison Green Patricia Murphy Jennie Cecil Moore Play AudioListen 14 mins
A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that. Bill Chappell
Monkeypox vaccines in short supply and high demand Monkeypox is testing our already strained medical care system. Cases are doubling nearly every week and vaccines are still in short supply. But King County UW Medicine’s Dr. Shireesha Dhanireddy is here to fill us in Patricia Murphy Brandi Fullwood Play AudioListen 14 mins
'Another kind of homophobia:' Critics say King County's monkeypox vaccine criteria are intrusive To try to make sure scarce monkeypox vaccine doses are reaching those most at risk of contracting the virus, King County put detailed eligibility requirements in place. But critics of the county’s approach say it’s not working as intended and might be doing harm. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 6 mins
What to expect when you're expecting a booster shot KUOW Reporter Kate Walters joins Soundside to get us up to speed on the new vaccine boosters that target Omicron variants. Hans Anderson Kate Walters Kim Malcolm Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 15 mins
