Mayor Lori Lightfoot Provides Update On Chicago’s Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
NPR's Scott Simon asks Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot about vaccination efforts in Chicago and other issues. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Black and Hispanic Americans are about twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as white Americans, yet they have been vaccinated at much lower rates across the country. But in Chicago, about half of the city's…
Dallas Mayor On Vaccine Rollout Plans For Residents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson about the city's plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to residents, especially underserved and vulnerable communities. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We're going to turn our attention back to the coronavirus pandemic and the efforts to control it. You've probably heard a lot about people who are hesitant to…
London Mayor Says City ‘At Crisis Point,’ Declares ‘Major Incident’
Paramedics prepare an ambulance outside the Royal London Hospital in East London on Friday. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a 'major incident,' warning that hospitals in the British capital could soon be overwhelmed after a surge in coronavirus infections. Ben Stansall /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ben Stansall /AFP via Getty…
Mayor Of Durango, Colorado Discusses Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
NPR's David Greene talks to Dean Brookie, the mayor of Durango, Colorado, about the prospect of a vaccine after a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in a local nursing home.
Mayor Of Denver Travels For Thanksgiving In Violation Of His Own...
Denver mayor is the latest politician to come under fire for flouting his health safety recommendations — he flew to Mississippi for Thanksgiving despite asking Coloradans not to travel.
New York City Mayor Warns Schools Might Need To Close Next...
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that schools in New York City could close as early as Monday. There's a debate over whether schools should be closed while restaurants and bars remain open. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: All right. So as the U.S. heads into what looks like the worst stage of the coronavirus pandemic so far,…
Colorado Mayor Dealing With Rise In COVID-19: ‘This Is Going To...
Nick Gradisar is the mayor of Pueblo, Colo., a former steel town with a population of about 100,000. Colorado as a whole is one of more than a dozen states that recently set a seven-day record for positive COVID-19 cases. Gustavo Contreras hide caption toggle caption Gustavo Contreras Nick Gradisar is the mayor of Pueblo,…
Des Moines Mayor On His City’s COVID-19 Mandates
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie about his decision to challenge Iowa's governor and mandate masks in his city.
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia On Losing His Mother To COVID-19
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, pictured in 2016, says his mother "found" the American dream. She died of COVID-19 in July. Carlos Delgado/AP Images for Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau hide caption toggle caption Carlos Delgado/AP Images for Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, pictured in 2016, says his…
Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia’s Governor Over Masks
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom, seen here in 2018, has called for mandatory mask wearing in her city. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Essence hide caption toggle caption Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Essence Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom, seen here in 2018, has called for mandatory mask wearing in her city. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Essence…
