Examining The Trade-Offs To Social Distancing
Countries are imposing unprecedented social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, is there a point when the cost to society outweighs the benefits?
Health & Safety
Kansas Cancels In-Person Classes For The Rest Of The School Year
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kansas City Schools Superintendent Charles Foust about the state's governor suspending K-12 in-person classes for the rest of the school year.
News Brief: California Order, ProPublica Probe, Italy Pandemic Deaths
California issues "stay at home" order amid coronavirus pandemic. ProPublica investigates whether Sen. Burr improperly unloaded stock. And, Italy's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses China's.
Doctors Experiment With Existing Medicines To Find COVID-19 Cure
A vaccine against coronavirus looks to be at least a year away. Doctors are trying existing medicines that might be useful in the meantime. One appears promising.
Some Beaches Close To Heed Coronavirus Restrictions
While state officials warn against gatherings of more than 10 people, spring breakers continue to gather in large numbers. In Florida, many communities are closing bars, restaurants and beaches.
ProPublica: Sen. Burr Dumped Stock After Calming Public About Coronavirus
Sen. Richard Burr warned some constituents to prepare for COVID-19's dire effects, according to a recording obtained by NPR. ProPublica reports Burr unloaded stock before the market volatility.
Seattle Writer Recovers From COVID-19. 'We Thought It Was Probably Flu'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Christy Karras, a writer based in Seattle, about her recovery from COVID-19.
Johnson, Directed Homeland's Ebola Response, Discusses COVID-19 Strategy
NPR's David Greene talks to former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about the steps the Trump administration is taking to try to mitigate the damage of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 Pandemic Shuts Down Hollywood Productions
Hollywood film productions — including The Matrix 4, The Batman and the latest Jurassic World — have shut down because of coronavirus concerns. Television productions are also shuttering for now.
'Stay Home,' Californians Are Told By Governor As Coronavirus Spreads
The order is the strongest statewide restriction in the country, but exempts essential travel to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations and will rely heavily on social pressure for enforcement.