Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Many viruses have pandemic potential but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?
Health & Safety
Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19
Scientists are now checking to see if purified blood serum from people who have recovered from COVID-19 might be more than a useful treatment. Perhaps it's a way to prevent disease in someone else.
Atlanta Mayor Defends Legal Face-Off With Georgia's Governor Over Masks
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' order requiring face masks in her city has prompted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to sue. Bottoms discusses the legal battle and plans for schools in the fall.
Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It
The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.
Miami Marlins Games Postponed Until Sunday Due To Coronavirus Cases
At least 17 Miami Marlins players and staff members have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. The team is currently self-quarantining in Philadelphia.
What The Hajj Is Like During The Pandemic
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Nereim, a Bloomberg News reporter in Saudi Arabia, about how the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca will be different this year because of the pandemic.
Gov. Hogan On The Coronavirus Cases In Maryland And The State's Economy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about how the coronavirus has affected his state's economy and how he's planning to approach budget shortfalls at the start of a new fiscal year.
Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.
LA Health Official: 'Every Single' Person And Business Needs To Help Curb Virus Surge
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, about how the county has become a hotspot.
Trump Gives Medical Stockpile A 'Kodak Moment' With New Loan To Make Drugs
Kodak has struggled in the age of digital photography. Its stock soared after the Trump administration announced plans to give the company a $765 million loan to create a pharmaceutical line.