Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people. (Image credit: Daniel Wood/NPR)
View Article'Essential' Child Care Workers Struggle To Balance Family Needs, Safety
Some states are urging childcare centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe, and there's no social distancing toddlers....
View ArticleFACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus...
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate. (Image...
View ArticleJustice Department Looking Into Senator's Stock Sell-Off
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash. The FBI will assess whether he was motivated by nonpublic information. (Image...
View ArticleCruise Ship Struggling With COVID-19 Headed To Florida
A cruise ship with four dead and nearly 200 people who have been sick with suspected COVID-19 may dock in Fort Lauderdale if cruise company executives and public officials can agree on a plan. (Image...
View ArticleFeds Warn Merchants Against Coronavirus Treatment Claims
The FDA has sent warning letters to seven marketers of products including essential oils, nasal sprays and herbal concoctions. No treatments or vaccines for COVID-19 have been approved. (Image credit:...
View ArticleTips From Someone With 50 Years Of Social Distancing Experience
Billy Barr has living alone in a cabin in a Colorado mountain ghost town for 50 years. He offers advice on how to find and maintain happiness in isolation. (Image credit: Courtesy of Billy Barr)
View ArticleSome Snowbirds Headed North Told To Stay In Their Southern Nests
People who migrate South for winter are being told not to return to their year-round homes in the North. Some places that typically welcome their return are asking people to stay away. (Image credit:...
View ArticleUnderlying Health Disparities Could Mean Coronavirus Hits Some Communities...
In the U.S., health and wealth are often linked. As the coronavirus spreads, experts worry low-income communities will be especially vulnerable — and ill-equipped to respond. (Image credit: Ruth...
View ArticleCoronavirus Forces Ballot Measure Campaigns To Shut Down Amid Health Fears
Efforts to raise taxes, change redistricting rules and legalize gaming machines have all fallen victim to social distancing rules to make it nearly impossible to collect signatures. (Image credit:...
View ArticleNo Caps, No Gowns: For Many In The Class Of 2020, Commencement Is Called Off
For many college students, walking across the stage isn't just a celebration, it's a recognition of years of hard work, and often sacrifices from their families. What happens when it's cancelled?...
View ArticleDon't Nag Your Husband During Lockdown, Malaysia's Government Advises Women
An online campaign recommended business attire and makeup while working at home, and to avoid sarcasm when asking for help with housework. The women of Malaysia were not amused. (Image credit:...
View ArticleEllis Marsalis, Patriarch Of New Orleans' Most Famous Musical Family, Has Died
Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jazz at Lincoln Center. (Image credit: Tyler Kaufman/FilmMagic/Getty...
View ArticleSocial Distancing Means Mourners Must Find New Ways To Cope And Connect
With limits on social gatherings, Americans have to mourn their dead through online memorials and virtual funerals. (Image credit: Eva-Katalin/Getty Images)
View ArticleGrocery Workers Keep America Fed, While Fearing For Their Own Safety
Many low-wage workers with essential jobs — like grocery store cashiers and stockers — can't stay home to protect themselves and their families. The protections they receive vary widely. (Image...
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