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Jennifer Minhas had been a nurse for years when she contracted COVID-19 in 2020. Since then, lingering symptoms — what's known as long-haul COVID-19 — made it impossible for her to work. For months, she and her doctors struggled to understand what was behind her fatigue and rapid heartbeat, among other symptoms. Tara Pixley for NPR hide caption
Tara Pixley for NPR
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After Months Of A Racing Heart And Burning Feet, A COVID Long-Hauler Gets A Diagnosis
May 22, 2021 • Jennifer Minhas is among those who suffer lingering problems after COVID-19. A diagnosis of POTS, a little-known circulation disorder that mostly affects women, offers a way forward.
An older person receives their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Thika, Kenya. The vaccine's manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, announced this week that it will freeze all exports of the vaccine through the end of this year — leaving 20 million people in Africa without a source for their second dose. Patrick Meinhardt/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
Patrick Meinhardt/Bloomberg via Getty Images
20 Million Africans Are Due For Their 2nd COVID Shot. But There's No Supply In Sight
May 21, 2021 • African nations had been counting on Serum Institute of India for nearly all their COVID vaccines. Now the company says it won't be sending any more for months. And African officials are scrambling.
20 Million Africans Are Due For Their 2nd COVID Shot. But There's No Supply In Sight