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Contact tracer Toni Parlanti of Stamford, Conn., calls a person identified as having been potentially exposed to coronavirus. States and territories report that they have over 70,000 people working on contact tracing as of December.

For Overwhelmed And Burnt Out COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Help Is (Hopefully) Coming

NPR's latest survey finds the contact tracing workforce now tops 70,000, a dramatic increase in the last two months. But to meet the growing demand, new federal funding will be key.

Yvette Richards, director of community connection at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., checks temperatures before Sunday morning services. The church is hosting vaccination clinics and holding socially distanced services after shutting down for much of the pandemic.

In Missouri And Other States, Flawed Data Makes It Hard To Track Vaccine Equity

Data collection for race and ethnicity vary among states, complicating efforts to distribute COVID-19 shots to all groups. In Missouri, health officials have questioned the data's usefulness.

A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in Fort Yellowstone Cemetery, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., in search of hidden treasure.

Fenn Treasure Seeker Pleads Guilty To Digging In A Yellowstone Cemetery

A 52-year-old man pled guilty to causing at least $1,000 worth of damage in Yellowstone National Park in search of the Forrest Fenn treasure.

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Capitol. On Wednesday, he became the first senator to vote to convict and remove a U.S. president of the same party.

Trump Blasts Romney Over Impeachment Vote

During a White House speech, Trump attacked Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, calling him a "failed presidential candidate." Romney met with GOP leaders in his home state, where some in his party are upset.

Utah Woman Charged With Lewdness After Being Topless In Her Own Home

The case is the latest legal battle amid a broader "free the nipple" campaign that seeks to normalize the exposure of female nipples.

Officials said Friday that as the country's vaccination rollout picks up speed, most U.S. states are on track to open eligibility to all adults by May 1 or sooner.

Nearly Half Of States Will Make All Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Eligible By April 15

Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks.

The Navajo Nation implemented a three-week extension on current coronavirus lockdown measures to curtail a severe second surge of the outbreak

Navajo Nation Extends Lockdown Due To "Dire" Surge Of Coronavirus

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez warned the current surge hitting the community is far more severe than in April and May.

A "mild" breakthrough COVID-19 infection may not feel mild at all.

I got a 'mild' breakthrough case. Here's what I wish I'd known

After a year and a half of being COVID-cautious, a fully vaccinated health journalist thought he could finally travel and socialize this summer. The resulting illness didn't feel "mild" at all.

I Got A 'Mild' Breakthrough Case. Here's What I Wish I'd Known

After a year and a half of being COVID-cautious, a fully vaccinated health journalist thought he could finally travel and socialize this summer. The resulting illness didn't feel "mild" at all.

A security video shows then-Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated as rioters breach the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Republicans Seek Clarity On What Trump Knew About Pence's Safety

Trump disparaged Pence in a tweet while the insurrection was going on. GOP senators asked what Trump knew about Pence's status when Trump tweeted.

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