India Surpasses Russia In Reported Coronavirus Infections
Despite imposing one of the earliest and most severe mitigation efforts in the world, India's coronavirus infections have soared.
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In Miami, Rolling Back Openings To Contain The Coronavirus Surge
In Miami, local officials have ordered a rollback of some reopening measures because of the region's soaring coronavirus cases. Gyms have to close and in-person dining at restaurants is prohibited.
Aerosols, Droplets, Fomites: What We Know About Transmission Of COVID-19
A letter from over 200 scientists to the World Health Organization asks for further investigation into how the virus spreads.
Phoenix Mayor Says The City Is In A 'Crisis Situation,' Needs Help
Arizona is now one of the worst COVID-19 hot spots in the Unites States. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego about how her city is managing the outbreak.
Survey: 3% Of Americans Moved Due To The Pandemic
Among the young, the numbers shot up: 9% of adults 18-29 have moved due to the coronavirus. Some people moved to avoid catching the virus, while others were forced by the closing of college campuses.
France's Louvre Reopens Most Of The Museum — Sans Big Crowds
One museumgoer says it's a "much more comfortable experience" to view the Mona Lisa without the mobs of tourists. The Louvre put in place mask-wearing, one-way paths and other distancing measures.
'We Need Help': People At Higher Coronavirus Risk Fear Losing Federal Unemployment
An extra $600 a week in federal unemployment runs out at the end of July — even for people with underlying health conditions who are at much greater risk if they contract COVID-19.
Early Coronavirus Testing Restrictions Led To Some Big ER Bills
People with COVID-19 symptoms in March and April were often billed for expensive scans and bloodwork because they didn't qualify back then for a confirmatory coronavirus test. Some are crying foul.
Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scarce Supplies, But There's A Catch
Instead of running a coronavirus test on every specimen, a lab combines multiple samples. If the batch is negative, then everyone is in the clear. A positive leads to a second round of testing.
NC High Schools Postpone Fall Sports Workouts, Wait For State Guidance
Many North Carolina high schools were set to resume workouts for fall sports on Monday. But some are pushing back the start date.