Study Links Racial Prejudices And Disease Outbreaks
How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
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Army Resuming Basic Training With Measures Against Coronavirus Exposure
The Army says it will adhere to social distancing rules. Officials said that training will operate at "a reduced capacity," but did not offer specifics. Basic training had been paused for two weeks.
Indian Health Service Doctor Details Heavy COVID-19 Impact On Navajo Nation
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Loretta Christensen, Navajo Area chief medical officer at the Indian Health Service about the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States
NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Jordan Takes Early And Intense Action To Slow The Coronavirus
The small Jordanian kingdom is mounting an intense effort to control the coronavirus, as seen in a look at their crisis center.
Amid Pandemic, Italian Prosecutors Warn That Mafia Groups Are Cementing Their Power
Organized crime will exploit growing desperation, warns a prosecutor: "The mafias always gravitate toward money, and they're constantly trying to improve their image in the eyes of ordinary citizens."
Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Supporters In Protest Against Coronavirus Measures
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely accused of endangering the public by greatly underestimating the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,500 Brazilian lives.
U.S. And Mexico Extend Coronavirus Border Restrictions For Another Month
Officials from both countries say the temporary closure to nonessential travel is critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. has reached a similar agreement with Canada.
The Victims Of COVID-19: Leilani Jordan, 27
Giant grocery employee Leilani Jordan died April 1 of complications from COVID-19. She was 27.
VA Head Pledges To Provide Health Care Backstop, Responds To Lack Of Gear Claims
Veterans Affairs head Robert Wilkie responded to claims that his staff lack protective gear. He says the VA is fulfilling its "fourth mission" of providing a health care backstop for the U.S.