How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times
Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.
Health & Safety
'Barely Holding It Together': Stresses Of An Early Child Care Center That Stayed Open
A center in Spokane, Wash., has been operating at one-third capacity under pandemic guidelines. Co-owner Luc Jasmin III says it has been tough to turn away parents, many of whom are essential workers.
Family Wants Russian Hospital Investigated For Its Handling Of COVID-19
A Russian family believes the death of a relative from the coronavirus was both unnecessary and uncounted by the state.
Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says about 80% of nursing homes nationwide reported data to the CDC as required. The remaining 20% could face fines if they don't comply.
White House Coronavirus Testing Czar To Stand Down
Adm. Brett Giroir says he will be "demobilized" from his role overseeing coronavirus testing at FEMA in mid-June and going back to his regular job at the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.K. Schools Begin Reopening Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Grade schools reopened Monday for the first wave of children allowed in school since late March, despite some parent and teacher fears that reopening is not yet safe.
Mexico's President Touts Reopening With The Country Mostly In Coronavirus Red Zone
Mexicans are left with mixed messages of a national lifting of social distancing measures but a government map showing most of the country still unready to reopen.
Public Health Officials Worry The Coronavirus Might Spread Among Protestors
Mass protests across the U.S. are sparking concern among public health officials that the coronavirus could spread among protesters.
Anti-Racism Protests Versus COVID-19 Risk: 'I Wouldn't Weigh These Crises Separately'
"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.
Hong Kong Police Block Tiananmen Square Vigil, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
The rally has been held each year since 1990 to commemorate the protest in Tiananmen Square, where the Chinese military opened fire on citizens who were calling for economic and democratic reforms.