Health & Safety

Sen. Chuck Schumer On New York, The Response So Far And A Possible Fourth Relief Bill

4:45pm April 01, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., about the federal government's ongoing efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

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Ventilators Can Save Lives Of Some COVID-19 Patients, But They're No Panacea

4:45pm April 01, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

Doctors say ventilators are no panacea for coronavirus patients. Research shows that most patients placed on the breathing machines still die — and ventilators themselves can cause fatal infections.

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The Coronavirus Doesn't Discriminate. U.S. Health Care May Be A Different Story

4:45pm April 01, 2020

by Blake Farmer

The coronavirus doesn't discriminate in who it infects. But some doctors say the U.S. health care system's pandemic response is already showing familiar patterns of bias.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus

4:45pm April 01, 2020

by David Folkenflik

From Fox News to NBA star Stephen Curry's podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci has done interviews with all sorts of media to get the word out about the science behind COVID-19 public health recommendations.

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U.S. Government Discussing New Guidance On Wearing Face Masks In Public

4:45pm April 01, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

In the U.S., existing guidance counsels against wearing face masks in public, but consensus is changing among public health officials. The CDC has been hinting that new guidance may be coming soon.

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Israeli police officers wearing protective gloves and masks check papers as they enforce restrictions in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem on Tuesday, during a partial lockdown to curb spread of coronavirus infection.

Israel Faces Challenges In Fighting Coronavirus In Ultra-Orthodox Communities

4:05pm April 01, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Ultra-Orthodox Jews make up about 12% of Israel's population — but account for many of Israel's COVID-19 cases. This week a senior rabbi finally urged his followers to obey government lockdown orders.

Health & Safety

North Carolina Deputy Dies During COVID-19 Hospitalization

2:46pm April 01, 2020

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson, Jonathan Drew

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in February.

Justice Department Looking Into Senator's Stock Sell-Off

2:38pm April 01, 2020

by Tim Mak

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash. The FBI will assess whether he was motivated by nonpublic information.

Citing Concerns About Access For 'Seniors,' West Virginia's Governor Delays Primary

2:31pm April 01, 2020

by Sarah McCammon

More than a dozen states have delayed primaries because of the coronavirus.

Health & Safety

Funeral Homes Rely On Virtual Tools Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

1:38pm April 01, 2020

by Keri Brown

Federal health guidelines and state restrictions limiting the size of gatherings are impacting the way we're saying goodbye to our loved ones.

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