Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
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.
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.
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.
'Big Brother' Contestants Recently Learn Of Coronavirus Pandemic
The Big Brother roommates in Germany have been cut off from news since February. On the Canadian version, contestants noticed something was off when their studio audience disappeared.
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.
Italy Remains Under Lockdown Due To Spread Of COVID-19
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Unger, who teaches foreign policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Italy, about being ordered to stay at home.
During Coronavirus Outbreak, Virtual Doctor Visits Are Encouraged
Public health officials urge Americans to use telemedicine to help reduce the spread of coronavirus at doctors' offices and to ease the burden on hospitals. What is telemedicine and how do you use it?
How Are Coronavirus Tests Getting To Where They Need To Go?
The White House announced nearly 2 million coronavirus tests will be made available starting this week. It is estimated that labs across the country will be able to test up to 4,000 people a day.
European Nations See A Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Italy remains the hardest-hit country in Europe — though other nations are seeing rising numbers of coronavirus cases and are moving to shut down place where groups of people gather.
COVID-19 Disrupts School Schedules, Child Care Arrangements
School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.