U.S. Coronavirus Screenings Trigger Airport Bottlenecks
Passengers on flights from Europe were stuck in long, crowded lines at some airports in the U.S. as new guidelines began for overseas travel.
Global Health
Gantz Chosen To Form Government, Netanyahu Argues To Stay PM Over Coronavirus Concerns
Retired army general Benny Gantz was tapped after a majority of 61 lawmakers in the 120-member Parliament told President Reuven Rivlin they supported Gantz over Netanyahu.
What Is The Treatment For COVID-19 Patients? A Doctor Explains
Most coronavirus patients recover. What is it like for those who end up in the hospital? NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Dr. James Town, who has been treating coronavirus patients in Seattle.
U.S. Adds U.K. And Ireland To Travel Ban; New Restrictions In Multiple Countries
Trump administration officials announced an expansion of a European travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland. It came as governments around the world instituted new measures to halt the disease.
Former FDA Commissioner On Coronavirus Testing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former FDA Commissioner, Dr. David Kessler, about his em>New York Times op-ed "How to Fix the Coronavirus Testing Mess in Seven Days".
Coronavirus: Trump Expands Europe Travel Ban
The Trump administration says it will extend the current ban on travel from Europe to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. President Trump said he's also considering domestic travel restrictions.
Misinformation Around The Coronavirus
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project about how to discern misinformation around the coronavirus.
As The Pandemic Spreads, Will There Be Enough Ventilators?
In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized patients need mechanical breathing support to recover.
Why Even A Huge Medical Stockpile Will Be of Limited Use Against COVID-19
The U. S. has an $8 billion stockpile of emergency medical supplies that is the envy of the world. But the vast collection will be of only limited use in the fight against the new coronavirus.
Special Report: COVID-19 - What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro shares some of NPR's best practical and explanatory reporting on coronavirus in a single special report.