COVID-19

Nurses In Australia Issue Plea To Stop Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks

10:34am March 26, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Whole pallets of personal protective equipment have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.

Health & Safety

First NC Virus Deaths Reported; More Home Orders Issued

8:53am March 26, 2020

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson and Jonathan Drew

Defense Secretary Mark Esper listens as President Trump speaks during a news briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force at the White House on last week.

Defense Secretary Esper Says Military Has 'Limited Capacity' To Provide Hospital Beds

10:10pm March 25, 2020

by Jason Breslow

New York alone could need nearly 90,000 more beds to deal with coronavirus patients, but in an interview with NPR, Mark Esper cautioned the Pentagon can only offer "a few thousand beds ... at most."

ICU capabilities vary not only from hospital to hospital, but also from region to region. Some parts of the country have far more critical care beds by population than others.

ICU Bed Capacity Varies Widely Nationwide. See How Your Area Stacks Up

7:47pm March 25, 2020

by Robert Benincasa

An NPR analysis of the nation's 100,000 ICU beds finds some communities can accommodate far more critically ill patients than others, signaling potential disparities in care in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate floor on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate was poised to pass a massive relief package for Americans and businesses ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments And More

7:12pm March 25, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.

A colorized image of cells from a patient infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The virus particles are colored pink. The image was captured from a scanning electron micrograph.

The Coronavirus Is Mutating. But That May Not Be A Problem For Humans

5:44pm March 25, 2020

by Pien Huang

As the virus makes copies of itself, errors may creep in, changing its genetic makeup. Researchers are trying to determine if the changes are significant.

World News

A Funny 'Talking' Dog Gives Tips On Living Right During The Coronavirus Crisis

5:10pm March 25, 2020

by Deborah Amos

Pluto and her human, Nancie Wight, have been churning out viral videos with lifestyle tips from their home in Montreal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change that could allow him to seek another term in power.

Putin Delays Vote That Could Help Keep Him In Power

3:54pm March 25, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Russian leader says he's pushing back a constitutional referendum that could pave the way for him to remain in power until 2036.

The Sheetz gas and convenience store chain is boosting its workers' pay by $3 per hour, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Its stores are among the businesses deemed essential during government-ordered shutdowns.

Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Gives Workers $3 Hourly Raise

3:30pm March 25, 2020

by Bill Chappell

It's one of the most aggressive moves yet by companies that are boosting pay to retain, attract and motivate employees.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the state had 423 confirmed coronavirus cases. He added: "217 individuals with the virus in Maryland are between the ages of 20 and 50."

National

Maryland Governor: Many Of The State's COVID-19 Cases Are People In Their 40s

2:21pm March 25, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Gov. Larry Hogan said the state saw the largest one-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases to date, including a 10-month-old who tested positive. Schools in Maryland are closed until April 24.