How Is The Coronavirus Affecting Black Americans?
Numbers emerging from a few cities and states suggest higher death rates for African-Americans from COVID-19. The findings also reveal deeper disparities.
Health & Safety
U.K.'s Johnson Spends 2nd Night In ICU With COVID-19 Symptoms
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said, "I'm confident he'll pull through." Meanwhile, the U.K. on Tuesday set a new high for COVID-19 deaths — with 786.
French Aircraft Carrier Returns To Port After Suspected COVID-19 Cases Found Aboard
France's armed services ministry said in a statment that about 40 sailors aboard the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle were under "close medical observation" after showing symptoms.
FEMA Approves North Carolina Shelter Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved North Carolina's request for shelters that follow social distancing guidelines.
Borders Didn't Stop The Pandemic. But They Might Block The Trade Of Medical Goods
More countries are imposing export restrictions on essential medical materials, to try to keep domestically produced goods — like masks, gloves and ventilators — available for domestic needs.
After Deaths At Home Spike In NYC, Officials Plan To Count Many As COVID-19
Officials say a sudden upsurge in deaths at home is likely due to COVID-19 and they are planning to add many of them to New York's death toll, even without confirmation by a laboratory.
More Questions About Social Distancing Properly
Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, and NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton answer more listener questions about proper social distancing.
As COVID-19 Rips Through A Missouri Family, A Mom Tries To Hold Things Together
Edgar Urriola got sick around St. Patrick's Day; he's now on a ventilator. Then the kids got ill. Now his family is trying to keep life as normal as possible while hoping for his recovery.
Dealing With Anxiety And Mental Health While Social Distancing
Social distancing can bring on loneliness and anxiety for many. Dr. Sudeepta Varma answers questions about how to deal with those issues during the pandemic with NPR's Scott Simon.
Questions About Hydroxychloroquine, Touted As A COVID-19 Treatment
Dr. Jinoos Yazdany, a rheumatologist from the University of California, San Francisco, and NPR science correspondent Joe Palca answer questions about the drug hydroxychloroquine.