Effects Of The Coronavirus Outbreak On The White House
NPR looks back at a chaotic week at the White House as it grapples with a coronavirus outbreak that has affected key staff members and sent others to work from home.
Health & Safety
'Reckless': Doctors Question Trump Resuming Activities So Quickly
Trump's physician said Trump could resume "public engagements" as soon as Saturday. But experts say that may be too soon, both for his own health and the safety of those around him.
China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort As U.S. Sits It Out
The Chinese foreign ministry said it took this step "to uphold the concept of a shared community of health for all and to honor its commitment to turn COVID-19 vaccines into a global public good."
Five Forsyth County Courthouse Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
Five employees at the Forsyth County courthouse have tested positive for COVID-19.
The courthouse will have limited operations next week but will not be closed completely.
Contact Tracing Still Taking Place For Recent Trump Fundraiser
Health officials are searching for people who may have been infected with coronavirus by President Trump at a recent fundraiser.
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
U.K. Musicians Protest Government's COVID-19 Response With Music
Hundreds of musicians turned out to play an orchestral number across from Britain's parliament in a protest of the pandemic-related drop in government financial aid to freelancers like themselves.
How To Have Your Solar Farm And Keep Your Regular Farm, Too
Large-scale solar farms are running into opposition from people who want to save farmland. Now solar companies are trying to combine solar and farming.
Contact Tracing For The White House Coronavirus Cluster Presents Challenges
Health departments urged those who attended a Rose Garden event seemingly responsible for a coronavirus outbreak to get tested. Contact tracing for the event has been a challenge.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, Plot Against Michigan Governor, White House Outbreak
Trump doesn't want to participate in a virtual debate. Thirteen were arrested in a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor. And, contact tracing for the White House coronavirus outbreak reveals challenges.