Americans Returning To U.S. Say They're Surprised By Lack Of Stringent Health Checks
Travelers are finding a wide range of health screenings at U.S. airports, even after repatriation and other international flights.
Health & Safety
COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 As Globe Grapples With Containment
Just over a week ago, the death toll was roughly half what it is now. Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been reported in nearly every country across the world.
Yemen, Already Facing A Health Crisis, Confirms Its 1st Coronavirus Case
Five years of fighting has left the country in ruins. "We are bracing for the worst," a U.N. official said. The country is already dealing with war, poverty and malnutrition.
With Coronavirus Lockdown, India's Cities See Clear Blue Skies As Air Pollution Drops
India has ordered 1.3 billion people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown seems to have inadvertently solved, at least temporarily, another public health crisis: air pollution.
Animal Shelters Make Changes To Address Community Needs During Pandemic
The Humane Society in Forsyth County is consolidating operations into one facility and changing the process for adoptions during the pandemi
Will Summer Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? Scientists Try To Figure It Out
Experts consider the effect of humidity on the virus and the method of transmission as they keep an eye on where the disease spikes next.
Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19
Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.
In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing
Authorities in Thailand's capital are prohibiting alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the Thai New Year. Instead, it caused long lines at liquor outlets.
Treating Stroke Patients In The Midst Of A Pandemic: Time Is Still Critical
A local health care professional says some stroke patients are waiting too long to seek care amid COVID-19 fears; he's urging patients to get to the emergency room as fast as possible.
Laura Spinney: What Does The 1918 Flu Teach Us About Our Response To Pandemics?
A century after the 1918 flu, we see similar patterns in the ways we're responding to COVID-19. Laura Spinney reflects on the Spanish flu and how societies learn to move forward after pandemics.