New York City Mayor Delays Indoor Dining Indefinitely
Bill de Blasio says that while the city had planned to allow indoor service soon, the rising number of coronavirus cases throughout the United States led it to take caution.
Health & Safety
'You Can Either Be A Survivor Or Die': COVID-19 Cases Surge In ICE Detention
More than 2,700 immigrants have tested positive for COVID-19 in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention nationwide, pushing immigrants to the brink and lawyers to fight for their release.
U.N. Security Council Demands Cease-Fire In Conflict Areas, Due To COVID-19
The Security Council has struggled for months to pass a resolution related to COVID-19 because of tussling between the U.S. and China over a reference to the World Health Organization.
In Iraq, Rising Virus Cases And Oxygen Shortages Stoke Outrage, Fears Of 'Chaos'
Crowds have seized supplies for ill relatives, and officials warn the health system could collapse. "This is a war against the coronavirus and we have lost the war," says an Iraqi official.
No Rest For The Gravediggers Of Afghanistan
They are working harder than ever to keep up with the death toll from the novel coronavirus. "People bring their dead during the day and during the night," says a gravedigger named Abbas.
Arizona ICE Detention Center Devastated By COVID-19
The number of immigrants in detention testing positive for COVID-19 has skyrocketed. One Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Arizona is among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
'It's Really Hard For A Younger Couple': Coronavirus, Policies Keep Families Apart
The Trump administration's move to limit green cards and reduced operations at consulates around the world have added to wait times for families trying to reunite in the United States.
Teen Invents Watch To Stop You From Touching Your Face
Experts have said to avoid touching your face to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This 15-year-old invented a watch that would help do just that.
News Brief: Russia Referendum Vote, New Tool For COVID-19 Threat, Facebook Boycott
Russians will vote on a referendum that may give Putin more power. A new tool will help you see the COVID-19 threat in your area. And, more brands are pulling Facebook ads as part of a boycott.
Why COVID-19 Disproportionately Impacts Latino Communities
NPR's Noel King discusses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Latino communities in the U.S. with Daniel López-Cevallo, who studies health disparities among Latinos.