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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
British Prime Minister Hospitalized; Queen Makes Rare TV Speech
by Frank Langfitt
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who earlier tested positive for COVID-19, was admitted to a hospital Sunday as a precautionary step. And, Queen Elizabeth urged self-discipline amid the pandemic.
Is COVID-19 Spread By Talking? That And Other Questions Are Answered
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Harvey Fineberg of the National Academies Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats. He has advised the White House on COVID-19.
Coronavirus Survivors Have Questions About What Recovery Means
by Allison Aubrey
Hundreds of thousands of people are recovering from coronavirus. They have many questions about what recovery is like and what to expect — such as: Do I now have full immunity against the virus?
As Crisis Worsens, COVID-19 Strains Michigan's Health System
NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Steven Kalkanis, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group, about how the Detroit metro area is preparing for an expected widespread outbreak of coronavirus.
Inmates, Staff On Edge As COVID-19 Spreads Through Federal Prisons
by Ryan Lucas
Coronavirus is rapidly spreading, and the Bureau of Prisons says at least 138 inmates and 59 members of staff have tested positive. One of the hardest hit facilities is in Louisiana.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Reports A Drop In Number Of Coronavirus Deaths
by Elizabeth Kim
New York's governor on Sunday reported a decrease in the number of daily deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus. He stressed it was too early to tell what that means for the long term.
Survey Indicates How U.S. Hospitals Are Handling COVID-19 Pandemic
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General presents an overview of how America's hospitals are responding to the coronavirus crisis.
When You Work In Construction, Social Distancing Isn't Always Possible
Shelter-in-place orders exempt workers in essential trades, including the driver of a concrete mixer in Salt Lake County, Utah. He explains how he's trying to stay safe during the pandemic.
Social Distancing Guidance: Florida County Says Think Alligator
During the COVID-19 crisis we're supposed to stay at least 6 feet apart from each other. How far is 6 feet? Leon County advises residents to keep the distance of at least one large alligator.
Global Roundtable: Coronavirus Crisis Upends Death Rituals
The elaborate funeral pyres of India, the seven-day mourning among Jews in Israel and the sacred body washing of Muslims in Iraq, are all important rituals of death now in disarray amid the pandemic.
Pregnant And Worried During The COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to expectant couple Mikella Hurley and her husband Simon Schropp about how during the coronavirus crisis they won't be together during the birth of their daughter.