Global Health

Pandemic Has Many Europeans Turning To Bikes For Transportation

6:08am July 07, 2020

As thousands of Europeans turn to bicycling during the coronavirus crisis, our correspondents in Paris and London report on how those two cities have responded to the new demand.

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A sneeze can carry the coronavirus pathogen in droplets and in aerosols — and they could land on a surface, making it a fomite.

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Aerosols, Droplets, Fomites: What We Know About Transmission Of COVID-19

7:54pm July 06, 2020

by Pien Huang

A letter from over 200 scientists to the World Health Organization asks for further investigation into how the virus spreads.

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Scientists Urge WHO To Update Guidance On Airborne Transmission Of The Coronavirus

4:15pm July 06, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Josh Santarpia, an associate professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, about airborne transmission of the coronavirus.

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In this screengrab from video posted by BBC News Hindi,15-year-old Jyoti Kumari's rides with her father during their 700 mile-long journey to their family's village of Sirhulli in eastern India.

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Indian Teen Bikes 700 Miles With Injured Dad, Gets Movie Deal — And Sparks Debate

1:10pm July 06, 2020

Her father got injured. She came to care for him and took him home via bike. Now she's reportedly signed to star in a Bollywood film based on her life. But some ask: Why was this her only option?

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Nuns practice kung fu as a part of their daily routine at Druk Amitabha Mountain nunnery in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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The Kung Fu Nuns Of Kathmandu

11:56am July 05, 2020

by Windsor Johnston

They call themselves the "fearless ones." They've built a reputation not just for their martial arts prowess but for teaching girls to stand up for their rights. And they love watching horror movies.

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The Ethics Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials In Developing Countries

5:12pm July 04, 2020

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author and medical ethicicst Harriet Washington about the ethical debates surrounding coronavirus vaccine trials in developing countries.

Passengers are tested for COVID-19 at Beirut International Airport on July 1.

International Flights Are Ramping Up. Slowly. And With Plenty Of Caveats

7:01am July 04, 2020

by Jessica Craig

Many countries shut down international air travel when the pandemic began. Routes are reopening again, but you may need a COVID-19 test before you board.

A mannequin wears a face mask at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged Californians to turn to their "better angels" and use common sense over the holiday weekend by wearing a mask and skipping traditional gatherings

U.S. Surpasses Global Record For New COVID-19 Cases Recorded In A Day

4:26am July 03, 2020

by Doreen McCallister

The U.S. reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday — reaching a daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic. The previous record was set last month by Brazil.

Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?

8:38pm July 02, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

We look at the risks to consider (and precautions to take) before a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights?

A nurse protests Chile's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The country now has the highest per capita infection rate of any major country — 13,000 cases for every 1 million people.

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How Chile Ended Up With One Of The Highest COVID-19 Rates

10:39am July 02, 2020

by Jason Beaubien

It's a wealthy nation with a robust health care system. So why does Chile have one of the highest coronavirus infection rates per capita of any country in the world?