Health & Safety
A Double-Barreled Approach To Antibody Testing Could Improve Accuracy
Antibody tests can identify people who have been previously exposed to the coronavirus. But false positive results are a concern. Performing two different tests could reduce errors.
Amarillo Mayor: New Testing Data Will Help Track Spread As Rest Of Texas Reopens
Amarillo, Texas, has seen a recent spike in positive coronavirus cases, says Mayor Ginger Nelson, because of testing. She hopes this new virus data will inform when her community is ready to reopen.
What It Would Take To Develop A Coronavirus Vaccine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Prashant Yadav, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, about why vaccines require global cooperation and how the U.S. is approaching the challenge.
2 Alabama High Schools Celebrate Graduation Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Two of the largest high schools in Alabama are holding their graduations this week — despite concerns about the coronavirus. Administrators say they will ensure proper social distancing.
How His Small Factory Got Drafted Into Crafting A Key Component For Ventilators
Todd Olson is CEO of a Minneapolis manufacturer that played a key role in a project to help General Motors make ventilators for the pandemic. He calls the effort "our biggest moment."
Optimism: Is It A Personality Trait, Or Could People Possibly Learn It?
Research shows that optimism is correlated with various good outcomes: higher life expectancy, better recovery rates, success at work. But is optimism a personality trait, or could it be learned?
Amid High Stakes, China Is Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
Experts say the Communist Party sees more at stake than public health. One of the biggest concerns is the economy. China is also looking to defuse criticism over its early handling of the outbreak.
Organ Transplants Down As Stay-At-Home Rules Reduce Fatal Traffic Collisions
Motor vehicle deaths are typically the biggest source of donor organs nationwide. But as the coronavirus forced most Californians indoors, traffic crashes and other lethal mishaps declined.
