COVID-19
Gilead Lobbying Rose As Interest In COVID-19 Treatment Climbed
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of remdesivir for patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Drugmaker Gilead Sciences' lobbying hit a new high in the first quarter.
Nurses Left Vulnerable To COVID-19: 'We're Not Martyrs Sacrificing Our Lives'
Many nurses say they've been fighting the coronavirus pandemic without proper safety equipment, and unions and professional groups are demanding change.
'No One Has Tested Us Before': EMTs Go Door-To-Door With Test Kits
EMTs are offering at-home coronavirus testing in at least four cities including New York City. The goal is to test people who might not seek it out on their own, and find people who need medical care.
Opinion: NFL Fashion Masks But Still Not Enough Protective Masks
NPR's Scott Simon explains why protective masks for frontline workers are still in short supply, while fashion masks for the rest of us seem to be readily available.
ACLU Calls For Release Of Pregnant Inmates During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The group is asking federal and state governments to release pregnant inmates who are close to completing their prison sentences.
U.S. Workplace Safety Rules Missing In The Pandemic
Some businesses and employee advocates say they're not getting much help from the federal government to ensure workers' safety from the coronavirus pandemic.
It Was A Feel-Good Story About Potatoes. But It Left Out An Idaho Militia's Role
The Real Idaho Three Percenters' involvement in a potato giveaway raises questions about the role armed groups are playing in the coronavirus response.
New York Schools Will Stay Closed For Rest Of The School Year, Cuomo Says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said campuses will not reopen this academic year, affecting an estimated 4.2 million students. The announcement comes as the state sees progress in its battle with COVID-19.
High School Seniors Still Holding Out Hope For In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
Tens of thousands of seniors across North Carolina are wrapping up the end of their high school careers.