Tips For Living Alone During The Pandemic
According to U.S. Census data, more than 36 million Americans live by themselves. A few chime in with suggestions for weathering the pandemic alone.
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Patients Are Being Billed For Some Phone Chats With Doctors That Used To Be Free
As part of their social distancing policies, elected leaders suggested phone and video medical appointments would be covered by health insurance. So why are some patients paying $70 per virtual visit?
When Getting Tested For COVID-19 Is A Struggle
We hear from people who've gone through the experience.
Doctor Demystifies Common Misconceptions About The Coronavirus
Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.
Doctor Demystifies More Misconceptions About The Coronavirus
Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.
Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?
Psychologist Susan Pinker explains why face-to-face connection is a human necessity. But during this period of isolation, she says some ways of connecting online are better substitutes than others.
Grace Kim: What Happens When You Design A Home With Community In Mind?
For architect Grace Kim, the antidote to isolation is co-housing. She describes how she built a home—and a community—by designing an apartment building for her family and eight other families.
8 In 10 Americans Support COVID-19 Shutdown, Kaiser Health Poll Finds
Only around 20% of Americans say shelter-in-place measures are "causing more harm than good," the Kaiser Family Foundation reports.
'Sadly He Is Not With Us': Family Mourns A Dad Who Denied, Then Died From, COVID-19
"Many, like John, made statements early on not fully aware of the severity of COVID-19," Lisa McDaniel says of her late husband. It's now clear, she adds, that shutdown orders were necessary.
More Questions About Testing For COVID-19, Answered
An NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about testing for COVID-19, immunity and how testing capacity affects plans to reopen the country.