Jun 1, 2022

The world was supposed to be 70% vaccinated by now. It’s far short of that.

The latest poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that job security and the economy concerns outweigh worries about getting sick. Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images

The 70% figure was a goal of the World Health Organization that was stated roughly a year ago. However, the world's population isn't even close to meeting that goal – some countries haven't even cracked 10%. We look into why. Susan Schmidt joins us for today's discussion on market activity. A lifeguard shortage will be keeping pools and beaches around the country closed. It's also the first day of hurricane season, and we dive into what goes into disaster preparedness for some communities.

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Lack of lifeguards keeps pools, beaches closed as summer approaches

by Samantha Fields

Jun 1, 2022

The pandemic hindered the ability to train enough lifeguards to fill enough spots.

The pandemic has exacerbated a variety of elements that have led to a nationwide shortage of lifeguards. As summer begins, many pools and beaches around the country will remain closed.

EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images

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COVID-19

Is the goal of vaccinating 70% of the world's population against COVID still realistic?

by Savannah Maher

Jun 1, 2022

WHO set the vaccination goal for mid-2022, but health researchers say the mutating virus that spreads more easily means we need to set new priorities for global health.

Health researchers say the mutating virus, which spreads more easily means we need to set new priorities for global health.

John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images

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A Warmer World

Big storms are coming. Are we ready?

by Kristin Schwab

Jun 1, 2022

Networking plays a huge part in how prepared – and funded – communities can be for disasters.

Trees bend in the tropical storm wind along North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard as Hurricane Irma hits the southern part of the state September 10, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The powerful hurricane made landfall in the United States in the Florida Keys at 9:10 a.m. after raking across the north coast of Cuba.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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