Scientists Identify New Mutations Of The Coronavirus
Scientists have identified a mutated strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading for the last few months.
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Coronavirus Update: House Appropriations Subcommittee Assesses Coronavirus Response
NPR's health policy and political correspondents discuss the latest developments in the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Some People Are Still Taking Flights Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic
Planes are still flying, but most are nearly empty. Some passengers are medical personnel and essential workers — others are people trying to return from abroad or visit critically-ill relatives.
As Pandemic Sweeps Globe, U.S. Foreign Policy Remains Unchanged
The Trump administration doubles down on its hard-line policies toward China and Iran, even as the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
Foster Care System In West Virginia Struggles To Help Children During The Pandemic
The coronavirus shutdown is straining a foster care system in West Virginia. Home visits have shifted to online check-ins, and referrals have plummeted as schools are now closed.
President Trump Wants To Reopen Economy Despite CDC Warnings
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan, and Eric Toner, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about reopening the economy.
As India Reopens Liquor Stores, Customers Line Up — But Overcrowding Forces Closures
When liquor stores reopened Monday for the first time in six weeks, crowds lined up, posing infection risks. Some states then reversed the decision to reopen or levied higher taxes to deter crowds.
Dental Hygienist Worries If People Will Get Teeth Cleaned For Fear Of Coronavirus
The Anchorage practice where Candace Grenier has worked for two decades shut down. Even when things reopen, she worries people will forgo dental cleanings out of concern about the coronavirus.
The Risk Of Coronavirus In Afghanistan's Prisons Is Complicating Peace Efforts
The Taliban accuse the government of spreading COVID-19 in prisons and warn of revenge if their prisoners are harmed. With prisoners on both sides at risk, peace efforts have become more complicated.
As Businesses Reopen, A Fight Is Brewing Over Worker Safety Lawsuits
Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell insists any coronavirus relief bill must protect employers from lawsuits filed by workers who get sick. Workers' rights advocates oppose such a move.