Some Countries Have Brought New Cases Down To Nearly Zero. How Did They Do It?
It's a diverse mix of places — New Zealand, Vietnam, Germany, Costa Rica. We look at the keys to their success in controlling the coronavirus.
Health & Safety
Poll Shows Only A Quarter Of African Americans Plan To Get Coronavirus Vaccine
A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 25% of black respondents plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, compared to 56% of whites.
CDC Reports A Spike In COVID-19 Death Among Health Care Workers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a big jump in the coronavirus cases and deaths among U.S. health care workers since mid-April.
European Union Plans $825 Billion Coronavirus Recovery Fund
"This is Europe's moment," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. All 27 EU member states must approve the plan, a mix of grants and loans, before it can go forward.
New UNCSA Chancellor Responds To Coronavirus Challenges
The UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem has a new chancellor — sort of.
How The 'Lost Art' Of Breathing Can Impact Sleep And Resilience
While researching his book, Breath, James Nestor participated in a study in which his nose was completely plugged for 10 days, forcing him to breathe solely through his mouth. "I felt awful," he says.
France Bars Use Of Hydroxychloroquine In COVID-19 Cases
The move comes after the World Health Organization halted clinical trials of the drug as a treatment, citing a study that found no benefit and a higher mortality rate for hospitalized patients.
Hungary Says It Will End State Of Emergency Giving Orban Power To Rule By Decree
The government says it will end its pandemic state of emergency on June 20. Rights advocates say this still won't rein in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's considerable powers.
How To Cope With Anxiety During The Pandemic
Clinical psychologist Dr. Amelia Aldao answers listener questions about anxiety, and listeners share their stories of founding silver lining in a new reality.
Nurse Says Shopping Feels 'Weird' While Others Are Struggling
Avery Hoppa, a nurse in New Hampshire, says she's "incredibly grateful" that she and her husband still work. But she says it "feels weird to be a consumer right now" when so many can't afford to eat.