5G Conspiracy Theories Trigger Attacks On Cellphone Towers
Dozens of cellphone towers and equipment boxes have been set aflame in Britain, apparently by people who believe 5G technology is helping to spread the coronavirus.
Health & Safety
What Does The Push To Reopen The U.S. Economy Mean For Public Safety?
We'll take a look at President Trump's phased plan to "reopen" the country — and discuss the potential fallout of his support for anti-lockdown protests in several states.
Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On U.S. Coronavirus Testing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Barry Bloom, a professor of public health at Harvard University and a specialist in infectious diseases, about how the U.S. is doing with COVID-19 testing.
Kids Today Face Surging Rates Of Anxiety, Depression
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Kate Julian of The Atlantic about her new article exploring the causes of skyrocketing childhood anxiety.
'Deaths Of Despair' Author Discusses How Economic Crises Can Worsen Mortality Rates
Economic downturns can lead to higher mortality rates. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Anne Case, an economist at Princeton University, about the public health costs of the economic shutdown.
Some Protesters Call For Ending Coronavirus Lockdowns, Despite Public Health Warnings
Some businesses are protesting COVID-19 closures, saying the economic toll will be worse than the deaths from the virus. But health experts warn a premature opening could make everything worse.
Doctors At Hard-Hit Hospitals Say They're Facing Shortage Of Dialysis Equipment
Fears about ventilator shortages have dominated headlines. But doctors in coronavirus hotspots are finding themselves scrambling for enough dialysis machines, to save patients with damaged kidneys.
With Senior Year In Disarray, Teens And Young Adults Feel Lost. Here's How To Help
Stuck at home, with graduations and celebrations canceled, young people are feeling disconnected. Here's how to help them through.
Bad Bunny And Bobi Wine Are Among The Global Artists Singing About Coronavirus
They're using music to raise awareness about COVID-19 — and how to reduce its spread. Researchers say that songs can help transmit important information during a disease outbreak.
Trump Warns Of 'Consequences' If China Was 'Knowingly Responsible' For Outbreak
The president has offered no evidence that the Chinese were responsible for the pandemic, and conceded, ""If it was a mistake, a mistake is a mistake."