Opinion: Redesigning The COVID-19 City
Pedestrian streets. Vertical gardens. Arenas overhauled for social distancing. Robert Muggah and Thomas Ermacora envision how urban centers will adapt to pandemic life.
Health & Safety
President Trump Doubles Down On Coronavirus Testing Capabilities
A number of governors have outwardly disagreed with the Trump administration's timeline to re-open state economies, pointing to insufficient COVID-19 testing capabilities.
Jacksonville Mayor Responds To National Criticism For Reopening Beaches
The mayor of Jacksonville, Fla. lashed out at national media after the city decided to reopen beaches. The decision was ridiculed, as Florida still has several outbreaks of the coronavirus.
Study Links Racial Prejudices And Disease Outbreaks
How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
Army Resuming Basic Training With Measures Against Coronavirus Exposure
The Army says it will adhere to social distancing rules. Officials said that training will operate at "a reduced capacity," but did not offer specifics. Basic training had been paused for two weeks.
Indian Health Service Doctor Details Heavy COVID-19 Impact On Navajo Nation
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Loretta Christensen, Navajo Area chief medical officer at the Indian Health Service about the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States
NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Jordan Takes Early And Intense Action To Slow The Coronavirus
The small Jordanian kingdom is mounting an intense effort to control the coronavirus, as seen in a look at their crisis center.
Amid Pandemic, Italian Prosecutors Warn That Mafia Groups Are Cementing Their Power
Organized crime will exploit growing desperation, warns a prosecutor: "The mafias always gravitate toward money, and they're constantly trying to improve their image in the eyes of ordinary citizens."
Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Supporters In Protest Against Coronavirus Measures
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely accused of endangering the public by greatly underestimating the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,500 Brazilian lives.