COVID-19
Singapore, Coronavirus Model, Threatens Prison For Social Distancing Violators
The country, which has won praise for its handling of the pandemic, has adopted strict new measures that could mean months behind bars for folks who fail to stay more than three feet apart.
Sun Valley, Idaho: 'No One Should Come Here'
Some states in the rural West are still reporting very low numbers of COVID-19 cases. But there are pockets with high infection rates: wealthy resort towns with a lot of visitor traffic.
Immigration System Slowdown Keeps Some Doctors From Coronavirus Front Lines
Coronavirus is disrupting the immigration system at nearly every level, as visa processing and other services slow at federal agencies. This affects immigrant doctors who have temporary work visas.
CPAP Machines Were Seen As Ventilator Alternatives, But Could Spread COVID-19
Doctors say the machine that helps some people with sleep apnea keep their airway open at night won't be enough to help an ill COVID-19 patient breathe and could spread the coronavirus to bystanders.
New Site Collects Reports Of Racism Against Asian Americans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, describes harassment, assault and microaggressions against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Orleans Officials Point To Increasing Spread Of COVID-19 Cases
Officials fear that the growing number of COVID-19 cases could exceed the city's hospital capacity. As of noon Thursday, New Orleans had seen 11.8 deaths per 100,000 residents.
Opioid Addiction Is 'A Disease Of Isolation,' So Pandemic Puts Recovery At Risk
People in recovery from opioid or alcohol addiction are weathering a new storm of depression, anxiety and isolation these days, as 12-step programs move online and detox centers close their doors.
Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is Self-Isolating
If Johnson is unable to carry out his official duties, his role would likely be filled temporarily by Dominic Raab, the U.K.'s foreign secretary and first secretary of state.
Supporters Of Brazil's Bolsonaro Call For Protests Against Coronavirus Lockdown
Followers of President Jair Bolsonaro demand that the country returns to work and ends closures imposed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which has killed 77 in Brazil.