California Was Set To Spend Over $1 Billion to Prevent Wildfires. Then Came COVID-19
Communities were counting on historic levels of funding to prepare for climate change-driven disasters. Now, efforts are on hold.
Global Health
On Dying Alone: 'Behind Every COVID-19 Case, There Is A Story'
The unconscious man was a Beatles fan, his sister said. When she couldn't be with him in his final ICU hours she asked Dr. Daniel Colón Hidalgo to play music and say the words she wanted him to hear.
From Murals To Tweets: The Global South Shows Solidarity With George Floyd Protests
Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting, When To Go Out After Recovery
Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?
For Bangladesh's Struggling Garment Workers, Hunger Is A Bigger Worry Than Pandemic
Many garment factories have reopened, but the coronavirus still affects global demand and orders remain canceled. "I need to work," says one employee. "I'll die of hunger before I die of this virus."
How Will The U.S. And WHO Fare Without Each Other?
Global health experts weigh in on the short- and long-term consequences of the U.S. breaking ties with the World Health Organization.
Who Do People Trust For Coronavirus Info? In Zambia, It's Nuns On The Radio
Sister Astridah Banda noticed that most of the information about the coronavirus was being shared in English in a country where 70 languages are spoken. That gave her an idea.
Latin America Becomes A New Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
The World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.
The Latest Developments In Global Coronavirus Vaccine Competition
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health and a White House coronavirus task force member, about the latest in the coronavirus research.
After Reopening Schools, Israel Orders Them To Shut If COVID-19 Cases Are Discovered
At least 244 students and school employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent weeks, according to the education ministry. At least 130 cases occurred in a single school in Jerusalem.