India Extends 'Total' Lockdown By Nearly 3 Weeks
In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Indians they must remain at home through May 3.
Global Health
Putin Warns That Russia's COVID-19 Pandemic Is Getting Worse
A month ago, Vladimir Putin said the outbreak in Russia was "under control," but in a teleconference with health officials on Monday he acknowledged the situation was changing "not for the better."
More Questions About COVID-19 In China And Around The World
NPR's global health and development correspondent and NPR's Beijing correspondent answer more questions about the global response to the pandemic.
Questions About COVID-19 In China And Around The World
NPR's global health and development correspondent and NPR's Beijing correspondent answer questions about the global response to the pandemic.
Coronavirus Pandemic Further Hurts Pakistan's Poor And Hungry
Pakistan has reported thousands of cases of COVID-19, but the more immediate threat for many there is hunger. The lockdown has dried up income for millions of tradesman, beggars and day laborers.
What Happened Today: Trump Defends Actions, International Government Responses
NPR White House and global health and development correspondents take listener questions about how the U.S. government, and governments around the world, are tackling the coronavirus.
Massachusetts Recruits 1,000 'Contact Tracers' To Battle COVID-19
"I know we will succeed somewhat and we will fail somewhat," says one of the plan's chief architects. "We won't be able to find every single person — but we will hopefully prevent a lot of deaths."
What We Know About The Silent Spreaders Of COVID-19
Some cases of the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic, presymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Scientists are trying to determine their role in transmission of the disease.
Mapping COVID-19: Millions Rely On Online Tracker Of Cases Worldwide
A small team at Johns Hopkins University early on created what's become one of the most authoritative interactive online dashboards, tracking COVID-19 data around the world.
Indian Police Force Tourists Violating Lockdown To Write 'I Am Very Sorry' 500 Times
Violating India's strict lockdown can lead to a year in prison. Police in one Indian state instead made tourists write, "I did not follow the rules of lockdown. I am very sorry" 500 times.