Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?
And as summer nears, the question must be asked: Is it risky from a COVID-19 standpoint to go in a swimming pool?
Global Health
Seen 'Plandemic'? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video's Claims
The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against "COVID-19 misinformation."
Haitian Doctor Says This Is The Worst Epidemic He's Faced
A major health agency fears a humanitarian crisis. Migrant workers are returning home from the hard-hit Dominican Republic. Medical equipment is in short supply. And social distancing is improbable.
Some Questions On The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine, Answered
Scientists work tirelessly to find a coronavirus vaccine. But there are some questions to answer: How soon a viable vaccine would be developed? Would billions of people worldwide be able to to get it?
The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That's Normal. Does That Mean It's More Dangerous?
There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.
In Belarus, World War II Victory Parade Will Go On Despite Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the pandemic as mass "psychosis" — a disease easily cured with a bit of vodka, a hot sauna or spending time playing hockey or doing farm work.
What Happened Today: New Unemployment Numbers, Coronavirus Mutation Questions
NPR's global health reporter answers listener questions about how the coronavirus is mutating.
China Says It Contained COVID-19. Now It Fights To Control The Story
The Communist Party says authorities acted swiftly and efficiently to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Officials are working to silence those suspected of challenging the narrative.
U.S. Was Behind On Payments To WHO Before Trump's Cutoff
President Trump put a hold on funds to the World Health Organization, but the U.S. is already behind in its dues to the organization by more than a year.
From Loss Of Smell To 'COVID Toes': What Experts Are Learning About Symptoms
It's not just a fever and dry cough. For milder cases of COVID-19, the array of symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, loss of smell and even lesions on the feet known as "COVID toes."