South Africa Introduces Alcohol Ban And Curfew As Coronavirus Surges
The country has more than 276,000 cases, surpassing Italy, Spain and other hard-hit nations. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the worst is yet to come.
Health & Safety
NYC Has Its First Day In Months With No COVID-19 Deaths
Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up processing of coronavirus tests: "If you can't get the results in real time, it doesn't help you enough."
Judge: State Prisons Out Of Compliance With COVID-19 Safety Mandate
A North Carolina judge says that state prisons have failed to comply with a court order mandating actions to be taken regarding COVID-19.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spotlights Problems With Online Learning
How can schools ensure that students have what they need for ongoing remote learning? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Nicol Turner Lee, who studies digital divides in education.
When Schools Reopen, Grandparent Caregiver's Safest Choice Is Home Schooling
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Keith Lowhorne, a caregiver to his three young grandchildren, about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Leads U.S. COVID-19 Cases; Social Distancing, Mask Use Urged
As COVID-19 cases surge and deaths rise, experts say everyone must be compliant with guidelines to slow the spread. And as widespread testing increases, there's a longer wait to get results.
Louisiana's Governor Orders That Masks Must Be Worn
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, and Paul Braun of member station WRKF, about the state's rise in COVID-19 cases.
Many Arizona Educators Urge Governor To Delay The Start Of School
Arizona's governor pushed back the reopening of schools by a couple of weeks. The teachers union and state school superintendents want no in-person classes until at least October.
Florida Breaks U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,000
It is the most ever reported by a state in a single day — exceeding New York's record set in April by more than 3,000 cases. Florida's governor has not issued a statewide mask order.
Life Kit: Planning For The End Of A Life
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. NPR's Life Kit offers tips for starting an advanced directive to prepare for a good death.