Can Local Governments Enforce Quarantines? Should They?
Health policy researchers have strongly recommended that state governments update their quarantine policies to protect individual rights.
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Coronavirus: All 50 States Report Cases; South America Has Nearly 1,000 Cases
West Virginia was the final state without any reports of the coronavirus disease, but on Tuesday evening Gov. Jim Justice announced officials have confirmed the state's first case.
It's Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here's How
We're all trying to do the right thing. But how does this work exactly? Can we visit grandma? Have a playdate? Have friends for dinner? We check in with experts for answers.
White House Wants To Send Checks To Americans As Coronavirus Stalls Economy
"We want to go big," President Trump said as his administration seeks to revive the now-stalled economy.
EU Locks Down Borders As France, Germany Tighten Restrictions To Control Coronavirus
The European Union's extraordinary measure reverses an earlier reluctance by member states and follow suit with the U.S., which has banned non-citizens from EU countries.
Self-Isolation Orders Pit Civil Liberties Against Public Good In Coronavirus Pandemic
Sweeping new stay-at-home orders issued in the San Francisco Bay area have legal experts worried about constitutional infringements in coronavirus response.
Steady Traffic For Cone Health Drive-Through Testing
Local health systems are offering drive-through coronavirus specimen-collection sites to help control the potential spread of the virus.
My Hand-Washing Song: Readers Offer Lyrics For A 20-Second Scrub
Yes, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Or the ABC song. And you'll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing. But why stop there? Our readers have groovy musical alternatives.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Screening Now Available In Forsyth County
Coronavirus May Call On Retired Medical Workers To Come Back To Work
As COVID-19 patients threaten to overwhelm U.S. health care, some states are calling on retired workers to return. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired pulmonologist Dr. Clifford Zwillich.