Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But Some Leagues Move Cautiously
The coronavirus outbreak benched major pro sports in this country. Now some leagues are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
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Community Health Centers Struggling As Fewer People Seek Care During Pandemic
Many immigrants and people with low incomes already saw preventive care as a luxury. Now, the coronavirus pandemic has created another barrier to their seeking and receiving health care.
Medicaid Clinics And Doctors Have Been Last In Line For COVID-19 Relief Funding
Congress authorized $100 billion to reimburse health care providers for losses linked to the pandemic, but much of that money has gone for Medicare patients, with low-income families left behind.
Texas Café Owner Markets Corona Killa, Corona-ritas To Survive Shutdown
Restaurants in Texas are reopening slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. Owners have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Maine's Seasonal Businesses Feeling Economic Effects Of The Coronavirus
Maine's economy relies heavily on summer tourism. With Memorial Day around the corner, many business owners are figuring out when and whether they'll be allowed to reopen.
Veterans See Caregivers As Even More Crucial In The COVID-19 Era
Veterans' homes have been ravaged by the virus. The VA has just announced new rules for its caregivers program, but veterans' groups fear thousands will be left behind.
From Medical School To Fighting COVID-19 On The Front Lines At Bellevue Hospital
Gabrielle Mayer graduated from medical school early to help out with coronavirus patients in New York City. Some of her patients have died, she says. But there have been small, profound moments.
'We're Like A Lifeline': Postal Workers Fight Fear To Work During Pandemic
Mail carriers Craig Boddie and Evette Jourdain spoke for a remote StoryCorps conversation about how the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has added stress to their essential jobs.
Seychelles Bans Cruise Ships Until 2022 Out Of Coronavirus Fears
Banning cruise ships is not the first step Seychelles has taken to mitigate the spread of the virus. Its international airport shut down in March is not scheduled to reopen until June 1.
The U.S. Is Giving Vast Sums Of Money To Fight COVID-19 Abroad. But There's A Catch
Aid groups are frustrated by a new restriction on using U.S. funds to buy personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. The U.S. says it's a way to ensure there's enough PPE for domestic use.