U.S. Military Is Sending Medical Staff To COVID-19 Hotspots
More than 700 military health professionals are being sent to southern and western states where cases have skyrocketed, military officials say.
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At U.K. Care Home, Residents Brilliantly Recreate Iconic Album Covers On Twitter
Robert Speker wanted to keep spirits up while visitors and outside entertainment were banned due to COVID-19. His ingenious idea: cast the residents as rock stars.
U.N. Report Says Pandemic Could Push Up To 132 Million People Into Hunger
The U.N. says it's too early to determine the full impact of coronavirus lockdowns and other measures. But it says the virus could cause between 83 million and 132 million people to go hungry.
Spike In Coronavirus Cases Overwhelms Intensive Care Units At Florida Hospitals
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. David J. De La Zerda, director of the medical intensive care unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, about the surge in coronavirus patients at Florida's hospitals.
President Trump Questions Dr. Fauci's Expertise, Retweets A Conspiracy Theory
Trump is questioning the expertise of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the top public health officials in the U.S. — but the White House denies that it is part of a campaign against Dr. Fauci.
Louisiana Issues Statewide Mask Order Amid Polarization Of Officials On The Issue
Louisiana's governor announced a statewide mask order over the weekend. But local politicians have been sparring over mask-wearing since even before the order, mirroring a nationwide debate.
Employees Send A Letter To CDC Director About Racism At The Workplace
More than 1,000 employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have signed a letter to CDC Director Robert Redfield about a culture of racism at the agency.
N.C. Teacher Expresses Her And Other Teachers' Concerns About Reopening Schools
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Tamika Walker Kelly, president of the North Carolina Association of Educators, about what she and other teachers think as they prepare to start the school year.
Coronavirus Sparks New Interest In Using Ultraviolet Light To Disinfect Indoor Air
Germicidal ultraviolet light technology has a proven track record against indoor transmission of tuberculosis and other airborne viruses. It's now being used in some restaurants and on subways.
Trump Again Casts Doubt On Fauci As COVID-19 Cases Surge
President Trump shares a tweet from game show host Chuck Woolery, who claimed the CDC is lying about the coronavirus pandemic to hurt the president in November's election.