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Health & Safety
Many Who Need A Coronavirus Test Still Can't Get One, Despite Presidential Claims
President Trump continues to falsely state that everyone who needs a COVID-19 test can get one. Health care providers and those who have been possibly sickened by the disease tell a different story.
A Medical School Graduate Goes Straight To The Front Lines
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gabrielle Mayer, who is graduating from medical school early to help the coronavirus-positive patients coming into Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
Greece Records First Coronavirus Cases Among Refugees, Imposes Quarantine On Camp
At least 20 refugees in a camp outside Athens have tested positive for COVID-19. Some 60,000 refugees live in camps in Greece, some crammed into tight quarters with little access to water or soap.
Tales Of Two Cities: Coronavirus Outcomes Differ Between Bay Area, New York City
Early on, Bay Area cities adopted social distancing restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials are optimistic about what they see so far — unlike in New York City.
FACT CHECK: Trump Pushes Tax Break To Boost Restaurants, But Would It Actually Help?
The coronavirus has hit restaurants hard, but President Trump's proposal to let businesses write off meals is not the answer, critics say. Plus, Trump's own tax law eliminated the tax break.
Fact Check: A Blanket National Quarantine Is Likely Not Legal
President Trump floated ordering a quarantine in the Northeast, and there are calls for a national stay-at-home order. But the president's powers are limited.
Tampa Mayor Calls Florida Governor's Stay-At-Home Order 'Better Late Than Never'
Jane Castor issued a stay-at-home order for Tampa last week, but until Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis had resisted calls for similar action across the entire state.
Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak
A program in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped survivors mourn the loss of a loved one to Ebola — and may be relevant for families coping with death in the COVID-19 pandemic.
'War Doctor' Says Treating COVID-19 Is Like Fighting An Invisible Enemy
Trauma surgeon David Nott has volunteered in war zones and disaster areas around the world. Now he's treating COVID-19 patients in London. He calls the pandemic a "disaster zone for the whole world."