Navy Must Take Extreme Steps To Fix COVID-19 Problems, Mabus Says
NPR's David Greene talks to former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus about what the Navy needs to do now to protect sailors from coronavirus.
Health & Safety
News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses
President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.
Afghans, New To The U.S., Go From War Zone To COVID-19 Hot Zone
Afghans who helped U.S. troops back home in Afghanistan have ended up in the New York area with their families, and they're helping fight the coronavirus.
Health Crisis Is Taking Mental Toll On Health Care Workers, Continued
ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Says President Trump Promised Help With Coronavirus Testing
Cuomo said at their White House meeting Trump committed to procure more testing supplies from China and other overseas manufacturers. He said they agreed the Navy ship Comfort could leave New York.
Trump Touts Bipartisan Coronavirus Package, Expresses Support For More Relief
The administration and the states continue to grapple with how to move forward following the disaster.
CDC To Fund 650 Health Experts To Help States Trace, Stop COVID-19
CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says the agency will double the current number of positions to aid local health departments in quashing new outbreaks. They will focus on testing and contact tracing.
National Security Adviser O'Brien Alleges WHO Is 'Propaganda Tool For The Chinese'
Robert O'Brien said the White House doesn't know if money from China influenced the organization's decision-making, "but there are very few explanations for the way the WHO has conducted itself."
A 'Bitter Pill': Oktoberfest Canceled Due To Coronavirus
"You can't host a folk festival in a time like this," said Munich's mayor. Officials said it was a tough decision but they saw no other choice. Some 6 million people attend the festival every year.
States And Hospitals Are Sourcing Their Own PPE From China
States and hospitals aren't just counting on the federal government for personal protective equipment. They're wading into the import business themselves, sourcing their own supplies from China.