Health & Safety
Airlines Ask Federal Government For Financial Assistance
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Nicholas Calio of Airlines for America about airlines asking the federal government for over $50 billion in financial assistance as businesses take a hit due to COVID-19.
Browsing Alone Inside Historic Bookstore May Not Be Such A Bad Thing
Like businesses across the country, many bookstores have emptied out because of the coronavirus. A used bookstore in Washington, D.C., has shifted to browsing by appointment only.
Coronavirus Worries Affect States' Primary Elections
Four states were scheduled to hold presidential primaries Tuesday, but Ohio delayed its election until June to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. Health Care System Steps Up To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, about the challenges the health care system faces.
Advocates Worry Detained Immigrants Are At Risk For Coronavirus
In Seattle, immigrant advocates filed a lawsuit seeking the release of detained immigrants who are high risk for COVID-19. They say the virus is certain to find its way into ICE detention centers.
News Brief: Coronavirus Response Is To Keep People Apart
States and local governments take extensive measures to keep people apart to try to curb the coronavirus' spread — including Ohio delays its primary election. And, all of Spain is quarantined.
Bay Area Institutes Significant Coronavirus Restrictions
Most San Francisco Bay Area counties have ordered residents to shelter in place for three weeks to try to stem the coronavirus spread. The order affects some 7 million people across the region.
Spain, Hard Hit By Coronavirus Pandemic, Shuts Down
With COVID-19 infections increasing rapidly, Spain is in a total shutdown, but Spaniards are doing their best to keep their spirits up.
Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On The Global Shipping Industry
Container ship operators say the coronavirus outbreak is their biggest crisis since 2009. Dozens of sailings have been canceled and vessels are being idled at a record pace.