How The Crisis Is Making Racial Inequality Worse
Among the bottom fifth of income earners, who are more likely to be black and Latino, about 35% of them lost their jobs.
Health & Safety
California Houses Of Worship, In-Store Retailers Can Reopen
The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.
As U.S. Nears 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Where Is The Country Headed?
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, director of Harvard Global Health Institute, about the data he's been analyzing. He says it's important to remember it is still early in the crisis.
Despite Trump's Demand, Not All Houses Of Worship Reopen
After President Trump demanded governors allow houses of worship to reopen immediately, governors of California and Minnesota eased restrictions. But many places of worship say they'll remain closed.
New Guidelines Make Pool Season A Different Experience
Swimming pools are now allowed to open as part of North Carolina's Phase 2 process.
VIDEO: Virus Hunters Seek To Solve The Mystery Of Coronavirus Origins
Evidence points to wildlife as the starting point. But it could take years to pinpoint the source.
News Brief: Jobless Benefits, Voter Registration, School Budgets
The GOP looks to end extra $600 unemployment benefit. Social distancing puts a crimp on voter registration. And, many public schools could be in terrible financial shape coming out of the pandemic.
Ala. Mayor Says COVID-19 Cases In Montgomery Are At Crisis Level
NPR's David Greene talks to Steven Reed, mayor of Montgomery, Ala., about the dire need for more ICU beds because of a spike in COVID-19 cases — at the same time the state is easing restrictions.
Thousands Of U.S. Citizens Ride Out Pandemic In Foreign Countries
When the coronavirus started spreading around the world, thousands of U.S. citizens decided to return home. But for some Americans, staying abroad simply made more sense.
As COVID-19 Cuts Deadly Path Through Indiana Prisons, Inmates Say Symptoms Ignored
Prisoners and their relatives have contradicted state officials about the conditions and medical care inside Indiana prisons. Some say didn't learn an imprisoned relative had COVID-19 until he died.