Health & Safety

Voters Split On Trump's Handling Of His COVID-19 Diagnosis

5:06pm October 06, 2020

by Tovia Smith

Some voters are denouncing President Trump for the way he handled his COVID-19 diagnosis, while others are defending him, reflecting the political divide over how he's handled the pandemic as a whole.

Queue Listen Now

Health & Safety

Cooper Sees Poor Example Of Coronavirus Management In Washington

5:01pm October 06, 2020

by David Ford

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says President Donald Trump is setting a poor example when it comes to the coronavirus. He made his comments at a press conference Tuesday.

Secret Service Agents Worry About Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus

4:08pm October 06, 2020

by Martin Kaste

When a coronavirus-infected VIP such as the president chooses to travel, it increases Secret Service agents' risk of contracting the virus. And agents have little choice in the matter.

Queue Listen Now

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, walk toward Air Force Two on Monday en route to Utah for debate prep.

Pence Has 'Has Remained Healthy,' Physician Says As Team Takes Extra Precautions

3:12pm October 06, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

The Trump campaign said the vice president will do more of the campaigning as the president recovers from the coronavirus. Pence will also be preparing for his debate against Kamala Harris.

Facebook and Twitter took action against social media posts released by President Trump from the White House on Tuesday morning.

Facebook, Twitter Take Action After Trump Falsely Claims Flu Deadlier Than COVID-19

2:42pm October 06, 2020

The president, who is being treated for COVID-19, has been downplaying the severity of the disease. He said falsely that, compared with the flu, COVID-19 is "in most populations far less lethal."

President Trump takes off his face mask Monday night as he arrives at the White House upon his return from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Still Undergoing COVID-19 Treatment, Trump Vows He'll Be Ready To Debate Next Week

1:11pm October 06, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

One day after President Trump left the hospital to continue his COVID-19 treatment at the White House, he said he plans to participate in the debate scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami.

President Trump removes his mask upon returning to the White House on Monday after undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

'Maybe I'm Immune': Trump Returns To White House, Removes Mask Despite Infection

11:45am October 06, 2020

by Scott Neuman

President Trump, who spent the weekend in the hospital for COVID-19, made a theatrical return to the White House on Monday evening, where he removed his mask and gave his signature two thumbs up.

Trump Makes A Theatrical Return To The White House

8:06am October 06, 2020

by Franco Ordoñez

President Trump spent the weekend in the hospital being treated for COVID-19. It's not clear if he's beaten the illness. He's back in a building where many people work and others have tested positive.

Queue Listen Now

Many Colleges Aren't Aggressively Testing Students For Coronavirus

8:06am October 06, 2020

by Elissa Nadworny

Hundreds of colleges are only testing students if they feel sick or think they were exposed to COVID-19. That's according to new data from more than 1,400 colleges which was obtained by NPR.

Queue Listen Now

Health & Safety

ICU Doctor Responds To Trump Comment: Don't Be Afraid Of COVID-19

7:51am October 06, 2020

In a video, President Trump said that people shouldn't let COVID-19 dominate their lives. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Jamil Madi at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Texas about the comment.

Queue Listen Now