Inside The World Of A Jordanian Nurse Doing Essential Work In The Pandemic
A nurse in Jordan struggles to care for her own children and parents while staying free of COVID-19 while she treats patients infected with the virus.
Health & Safety
U.S. Surgeon General Blames 'Pandemic Fatigue' For Recent COVID-19 Surge
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams says people are tired and aren't taking mitigation measures as seriously as before.
Why The Pandemic Is Forcing So Many Women To Leave Their Jobs
Michel Martin speaks with NPR's Andrea Hsu, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and new stay-at-home mom Farida Mercedes about how the pandemic is disproportionately impacting women in the workforce.
A College Student Is Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
Young adults are preparing to travel home for Thanksgiving, but the coronavirus is making things complicated. Epidemiologists say there are things families can to do reduce the risk of infection.
Delaware Paramedic On Preparing For The Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Scott Kier is a paramedic in Northern Delaware who says he's prepared for another surge of coronavirus patients.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge In Dakotas: 'It's Like We Opened Up A Spigot'
Faced with overloaded hospitals, doctors in South Dakota and North Dakota struggle to deal with uncontained community spread of COVID-19 and with medical staffing issues in their states.
Health Care Workers Struggling As COVID-19 Cases Rise In Iowa
The coronavirus is hitting Iowa hard - again. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Suresh Gunesekaren CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics about the state's steep rise in cases.
States Announce New Mandates As COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply In The U.S.
A rapid, frightening spread of the coronavirus across the U.S. leads to a fresh round of stay-at-home guidance and mask mandates. Health officials are urging families not to gather for the holidays.
In Rural Areas, Residents May Be Reluctant To Take A COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Lindsey Paulson, a family practice doctor in rural Colorado, about the challenges she faces in distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.
The GOP Will Control Montana's State Government For The 1st Time In 16 Years
Democratic governors in Montana have kept the Republican-led legislature from passing the most conservative agenda items. With a Republican at the helm in 2021, the GOP won't have the same roadblocks.