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.
Health & Safety
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.
An Emergency Physician Answers Questions About Possible Treatments For COVID-19
Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, answers listener questions about possible treatments for COVID-19.
What Happened Today: States Start To Reopen, Workers Share Their Experiences
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with workers from Amazon, Walmart and Lyft about their experiences of continuing to work during the pandemic.
Mobile Phone Data Show More Americans Are Leaving Their Homes, Despite Orders
Emerging data suggest that though people altered their habits during the first month of America's response to the pandemic, that cooperation has since leveled off and — eventually — decreased.
ACLU Calls For Release Of Pregnant Inmates During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The group is asking federal and state governments to release pregnant inmates who are close to completing their prison sentences.
U.S. Workplace Safety Rules Missing In The Pandemic
Some businesses and employee advocates say they're not getting much help from the federal government to ensure workers' safety from the coronavirus pandemic.
White House Denies Congressional Request For Dr. Anthony Fauci's Testimony
Dr. Fauci's testimony had been requested by the House Appropriations Committee as part of an investigation into the the COVID-19 response. The White House called the request "counter-productive."
Senate To Return Under New Guidelines To Avoid Gatherings, Wear Masks When Possible
The Senate will return Monday despite concerns of public health risks. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has issued new guidelines for how members can gather.
How Reliable Are COVID-19 Tests? Depends Which One You Mean
What types of tests are available for the coronavirus, and how accurate are they? Here's a handy guide to the field.