NC School Districts Grapple With Reopening Plans As Pandemic Costs Mount
As schools decide whether or not to hold class in person or online, one big question is at the root of it all — how much is it going to cost?
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One Year After Walmart Massacre, El Paso Mourns — At A Distance
Some mourners from Mexico reportedly have been unable to visit the city because of border restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing Authority Reveals New Policies After Eviction Moratorium Ends
The CARES Act moratorium on evictions for federally-backed housing has now expired. Local public housing officials say they're working with concerned residents.
Coronavirus FAQ: Cases Are Spiking Again In Hong Kong. What Are They Doing About It?
Hong Kong had brought local transmission way, way down. But numbers are now going up. What kind of restrictions are being introduced for daily life to get the virus under control once more?
What 6 Of The 7 Countries With The Most COVID-19 Cases Have In Common
They're up-and-coming nations. They're regional political powers. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Many viruses have pandemic potential but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
Guilford County Schools Will Start School Year Off Virtually
The Guilford County Board of Education has approved a reopening plan.
Larry Hogan On The Parallels Of Fighting Cancer And Maryland's Coronavirus Outbreak
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about his new book Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics That Divide America.
Coronavirus Hot Spots: Could The Mid-Atlantic And Northeast See A COVID-19 Rebound?
As modelers look at national trends, they're concerned about case jumps in areas that had previously managed largely to squelch the virus.
Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?
The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.