Same Virus, Different Approaches
Radio Camper Dahlia Obiedat interviews an expert from Jordan to learn how the country approached the coronavirus pandemic.
Health & Safety
New Global Coronavirus Death Forecast Is Chilling — And Controversial
The forecast comes from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. But here's why some other disease specialists are highly skeptical.
Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home?
Do portable air cleaning machines really help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the home? The frustrating short answer: "It depends." Find out what it depends upon.
Whatever Happened To ... 2 Of The Visitors Who Got Stuck In Wuhan During The Pandemic
An epidemiologist and a grad school graduate who'd gone to see family reflect on how tough it was to be cut off — and what they learned from their months-long quarantine.
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Gettysburg College Puts All Students On Lockdown
Students at the small private college in Pennsylvania are essentially banned from leaving their rooms until at least the end of the week. All classes and labs have moved to remote learning.
Cigarette Smoking Can Lead To Slow Recoveries From COVID-19
Most people are aware of the early signs of COVID-19: shortness of breath, cough, and fever.
Florida Reopens Nursing Homes To Visitors
Florida banned visitors from nursing homes in March to guard against spreading the coronavirus. After six months, the state has finally allowed visits to facilities for residential care.
Swedish Approach To The Pandemic: Is It Working?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Swedish journalist Emanuel Karlsten about how Sweden's approach to the coronavirus has panned out and what life is like during the pandemic.
How Colleges React To Coronavirus Outbreaks On Campuses
College reopenings have led to a coronavirus spike in many towns. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced a two-week lockdown after a testing program didn't control the virus spread.
Over 30 States Allow High School Football. Is It Right Or Reckless?
Alabama is one of the states pressing ahead with high school football despite the coronavirus. A veteran head coach calls this reckless and says he's determined to protect his players.