COVID-19
Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.
ER Doctor Saw COVID-19 Devastate New York. Now, He's Doing It Again In California
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Louis Tran, an emergency physician in San Bernardino County, Calif. He spent much of May helping out in New York City ICUs grappling with COVID-19 patients.
U.S. Hits 4 Million Cases Of Coronavirus — Adding A Million New Cases In Just 15 Days
No part of the country has been untouched by the virus. Federal health officials have said the actual number of cases is likely 10 times higher than the number of confirmed cases.
Florida Sets Yet Another Coronavirus Record: 173 Deaths In A Day
The coronavirus has gripped Florida with a surging caseload. Now the state has set a single-day record of deaths with 173. State officials are reminding people to wear masks and socially distance.
Job Picture Worsens: Millions More File For Unemployment, In Reversal
New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.
Another Bankruptcy At The Mall: Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft Is Latest To Fail
Ascena Retail Group is the latest clothing seller to try a restructuring during the pandemic when demand has cratered. The firm, which also owns Lane Bryant and Justice, will close some stores.
UNC-Chapel Hill To Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
The University of North Carolina is among the new sites for a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Protests Helped Save Black-Owned Business That Coronavirus Nearly Killed
When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.