COVID-19

Health & Safety

Coronavirus Stalks The Country With The World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

11:37am May 28, 2020

by Ruth Sherlock

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.

A Seattle barbershop remains closed because of the coronavirus outbreak on May 19. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits around the country.

Economy

40.8 Million Out Of Work In The Past 10 Weeks — 26% Of Labor Force

10:15am May 28, 2020

by Avie Schneider

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.

Politics & Government

Lawmakers Consider Additional Loan Relief For Restaurants, Hotels

9:45am May 28, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

The North Carolina hospitality industry may be getting more financial help from the state.

Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge connects Madawaska, Maine and Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. With visits from Canadian customers having evaporated, many businesses in Madawaska, including gas stations and convenience stores, have been hit ha

National

Travel Restrictions On Canadian Border Cut Back-And-Forth For Families, Businesses

5:00am May 28, 2020

by Robbie Feinberg

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.

A volunteer artist sets up a memorial May 20 in Brooklyn. Artists and volunteer organizers across New York City put up memorials throughout the five boroughs to honor those who died of COVID-19.

'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.

7:45pm May 27, 2020

by David Welna

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

5:02pm May 27, 2020

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.

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Chart showing New Zealand bending the curve.

Some Countries Have Brought New Cases Down To Nearly Zero. How Did They Do It?

4:58pm May 27, 2020

by Jason Beaubien

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.

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Dr. Rhonda Flores looks at protein samples on March 20 at Novavax labs in Gaithersburg, Md., one of the labs developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.

Health & Safety

Poll Shows Only A Quarter Of African Americans Plan To Get Coronavirus Vaccine

4:57pm May 27, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 25% of black respondents plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, compared to 56% of whites.

Walt Disney World closed in March in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, they have announced a phased reopening starting July 11.

Disney World And Other Florida Theme Parks Outline Reopening Plans

3:58pm May 27, 2020

by Greg Allen

The popular theme parks will open their doors in the next few weeks and say they're planning to keep guests and employees as safe as possible.

France Bars Use Of Hydroxychloroquine In COVID-19 Cases

1:40pm May 27, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The move comes after the World Health Organization halted clinical trials of the drug as a treatment, citing a study that found no benefit and a higher mortality rate for hospitalized patients.