COVID-19
To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract Coronavirus
Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says.
Amazon Is Offering To Keep 125,000 Workers It Hired For The Pandemic
Amazon has hired 175,000 temporary workers to deal with a spike in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it's offering most of them permanent jobs.
Coronavirus Stalks The Country With The World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis
With its health care system already in dire condition, conflict-ridden Yemen faces what Doctors Without Borders is calling a potential "catastrophe" as COVID-19 spreads.
40.8 Million Out Of Work In The Past 10 Weeks — 26% Of Labor Force
More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus shutdowns began. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits.
Lawmakers Consider Additional Loan Relief For Restaurants, Hotels
The North Carolina hospitality industry may be getting more financial help from the state.
Travel Restrictions On Canadian Border Cut Back-And-Forth For Families, Businesses
Since March, the U.S. has blocked nonessential travel along the U.S.-Canada border to limit the spread of COVID-19. But in northern Maine, the move cut off many longstanding social and economic ties.
'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.
The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.
In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live
An NPR investigation shows that black and Latino neighborhoods in four large Texas cities have fewer coronavirus testing sites, leaving communities blind to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.
Some Countries Have Brought New Cases Down To Nearly Zero. How Did They Do It?
It's a diverse mix of places — New Zealand, Vietnam, Germany, Costa Rica. We look at the keys to their success in controlling the coronavirus.