In A Month, U.K. Could See 50,000 New Coronavirus Cases A Day, Expert Warns
"The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days," the U.K.'s top science adviser says, warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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Advances In ICU Care Are Saving More Patients Who Have COVID-19
One thing that has improved a lot over the course of the pandemic is treatment of seriously ill COVID-19 patients in intensive care units. Here's one man's success story.
Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?
Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!
Experimental Medicines For COVID-19 Could Help Someday, But Home Runs Not Guaranteed
Drugs are being tested that could reduce symptoms and save lives. But, given the way drugs are developed, it's unlikely that any single medicine will be anywhere as potent as a successful vaccine.
Kenya Braced For The Worst. The Worst Didn't Happen. Why?
The case count — and death toll — during the pandemic have been surprisingly low. And last Sunday, people were out and about in Nairobi's parks. Researchers are trying to figure out what happened.
How The Pandemic Is Widening The Racial Wealth Gap
The coronavirus has affected most Americans, but NPR's latest poll shows Black, Latino and Native American households are hardest hit by the financial impact of the crisis.
Students Accused Of Breaking College COVID-19 Rules Fight Their Punishments
As colleges crack down on students accused of violating strict pandemic safety rules, students are lawyering up to fight their punishments.
Millions Of Gig Workers Depend On New Unemployment Program, But Fear It'll End Soon
Gig workers are now relying on a safety net program that didn't even exist six months ago. It provides unemployment benefits to the growing number who don't have a traditional payroll job.
Child Positive For Coronavirus Was Sent To School Anyway. Others Quarantining Now
Nearly 30 Massachusetts high school students are quarantining after parents sent their child to school despite receiving a positive diagnosis days before.