Triad's Hospitality Industry Calls On Lawmakers For More Support
A group of local business owners in the hospitality industry is asking lawmakers for help as they try to emerge from closures due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
Health & Safety
The Latest Developments In Global Coronavirus Vaccine Competition
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health and a White House coronavirus task force member, about the latest in the coronavirus research.
After Reopening Schools, Israel Orders Them To Shut If COVID-19 Cases Are Discovered
At least 244 students and school employees have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent weeks, according to the education ministry. At least 130 cases occurred in a single school in Jerusalem.
Facials Gone Virtual: She Teaches People Self-Care, A Hot Commodity During Pandemic
Like many people whose jobs involve personal interaction, Nicole Burke Stephenson had to get creative to keep making money while social distancing.
Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?
Most preventive medical care that can't be handled via telehealth has taken a back seat in recent months, but that's starting to change. Here's what to ask when you schedule an in-person appointment.
Together Since 1952, A Couple Separated When Coronavirus Hits Gets A Happy Reunion
Dr. Sharon Sandell is a pediatric intensivist in the pediatric ICU at Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas. She tells the story of her parents' battle with COVID-19 and a lesson to be learned.
Sweden's Coronavirus Response Chief Acknowledges 'Potential For Improvement'
The public face of Sweden's uniquely relaxed response, Anders Tegnell, says Wednesday he'd urge stricter rules if the country could do it all again. But broadly he stood by the controversial approach.
Local Public Health Workers Report Hostile Threats And Fears About Contact Tracing
Online misinformation is fueling a backlash in some places against coronavirus containment strategies such as contact tracing and isolation. Some health officials have even received violent threats.
Forsyth County's Hispanic Community Sees Another Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Forsyth County reported 162 new positive COVID-19 cases Monday — the largest spike in cases to date.
As Casinos Reopen In Las Vegas, Stakes Are High And Union Calls For Transparency
Casinos is Las Vegas are reopening Thursday, after being shuttered for more than two months. Workers there are eager to start getting paid again, but they're also worried about their health.