Coronavirus FAQs: How Risky Is It To Fly? Is There Any Way To Reduce The Risks?
As places around the world begin reopening, people are thinking about flying again — and wondering if it's safe.
Global Health
Surrogate-Born Babies Wait In Ukraine Amid Coronavirus Travel Restrictions
The pandemic has hit the global business of surrogate birthing, leaving many infants and their new parents thousands of miles apart.
Replace Trump And Bolster The CDC, A Leading Medical Journal Urges
The Trump administration has mounted an "inconsistent and incoherent national response" to the COVID-19 pandemic by injecting politics into public health policy, The Lancet says.
Countries Slammed Their Borders Shut To Stop Coronavirus. But Is It Doing Any Good?
An analysis by NPR finds many nations are tossing aside international health regulations and imposing strict travel restrictions. Experts say the benefits are likely to be small.
What The 1918 Flu Can Teach Us About Handling Today's Pandemic
Public health has come a long way since the deadly flu, but we find ourselves in an oddly similar moment, using many of the same measures employed in 1918, a medical historian says.
Russia Defends Its Tally Of Coronavirus Deaths After Reports Of Undercounting
Russia has the world's second-highest confirmed coronavirus case number but ranks 18th in officially reported fatalities from the virus.
Argentina's Early Efforts To Fight The Pandemic Show Positive Results
Argentina has been very effective in managing the coronavirus outbreaks, locking down early and keeping the number of coronavirus cases low.
Confusion Over Who Would Get 1st Access To Coronavirus Vaccine Exposes Problems
Confusion over who would get first access to a multi-national company's coronavirus vaccine has laid bare the sensitivities over nationalism and medicine during the pandemic.
VIDEO: 3 Tips To Make Your Face Mask More Effective
If you're looking to boost your mask's ability to filter out small particles, we've got three tips from researchers who've been testing homemade mask materials in light of the pandemic.
Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever
The novel coronavirus is the world's most pressing health concern. But other threats remain — and are heightened by this current crisis.