Parenting An Extrovert During Coronavirus
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Mark Oppenheimer and his six-year-old daughter Anna, a young extrovert who's had to adjust to the quarantine lifestyle.
Health & Safety
Balancing Public Safety And Reopening Economies
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with two economists, Teresa Ghilarducci and James Broughel, about the tradeoffs between reopening economies and public safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Adults In Spain Get A Bit Of Sunshine As Coronavirus Lockdown Partially Lifts
Last week, children there got to play outside for the first time in weeks. Now adults are taking advantage of the same opportunity in droves, as authorities allowed a few hours of recreation Saturday.
Migrant Advocates Call For More Testing Before Deportations
At least 100 Guatemalans infected with the coronavirus were deported from the U.S. from mid-March through mid-April. And advocates say Mexico has not been testing Central American deportees.
Gilead Lobbying Rose As Interest In COVID-19 Treatment Climbed
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of remdesivir for patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Drugmaker Gilead Sciences' lobbying hit a new high in the first quarter.
'No One Has Tested Us Before': EMTs Go Door-To-Door With Test Kits
EMTs are offering at-home coronavirus testing in at least four cities including New York City. The goal is to test people who might not seek it out on their own, and find people who need medical care.
Doctor Explains Decisions To Delay Elective Surgeries
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ER doctor Daniel Buckland about the consequences of postponing or canceling elective surgeries during the pandemic.
Opinion: NFL Fashion Masks But Still Not Enough Protective Masks
NPR's Scott Simon explains why protective masks for frontline workers are still in short supply, while fashion masks for the rest of us seem to be readily available.
The Role Of Home Pulse Oximeters In Treating COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Alon Dagan about his study of how pulse oximeters are used in COVID-19 treatment.
Doctor Gives Advice On How To Exercise Safely During The Pandemic
Sports medicine expert Dr. Benjamine Levine answers listener questions about playing sports and exercising during the pandemic.