Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why
Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Health & Safety
The Latest Pandemic Shortage: Coins Are The New Toilet Paper
In another sign of how the coronavirus crisis is disrupting commerce, banks are running short of nickels, dimes and quarters. The Federal Reserve, which supplies banks, is having to ration change.
Iowa's Burmese Community Devastated By COVID-19
Iowa's tight-knit Burmese community is inundated by the coronavirus. Many work at meatpacking plants and estimates are as high as 70% being infected, with entire families struggling to cope.
U.S. Faces Rent Crisis As Pandemic Eviction Restrictions Get Rolled Back
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Matthew Warren of the Western Center on Law & Poverty about how ending pandemic-related eviction prohibitions will affect low-income and unemployed tenants.
How Youtube Chef Tito Charly Gained Internet Fame During The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Tito Charly about the popularity of his Youtube cooking channel, which he started after losing his job in Mexico due to the pandemic.
Nursing Homes Struggle As Staff Choose Unemployment Checks Over Paychecks
Some nursing homes and long-term care facilities say they're struggling to fill shifts as certified nursing assistants opt for unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic. Do You Know The Signs Of Addiction?
Experts say a bit of extra drinking isn't a problem for many people, but they recommend watching out for specific behaviors that signal addiction.
PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, citizens are required by law to wear a mask in public. But the face coverings can have many meanings and materials — including banana leaves.
Why Some CNAs Are Staying Home During The Pandemic
CNAs do key jobs in long-term care facilities, but some of them are choosing not to work right now. They're collecting unemployment and avoiding their high-risk work environments.
Trump's Tulsa Rally Comes Despite Increases Of COVID-19 Infections
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in Tulsa, Okla., just as President Trump makes his way there for his first in-person political rally since the pandemic began.