More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In NC, Two In Forsyth County
North Carolina's top public health official says the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 has grown to 12. State Health Director Dr.
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Trump Bans Travelers From Some European Countries To The U.S.
The 30-day ban is an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus. The president announced that measure, along with some economic relief efforts, in a primetime address Wednesday night.
NBA Calls Off Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA announced Wednesday night that it is suspending its entire season. That decision came after a Utah Jazz player preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Adds Another Challenge To Beleagured 2020 Census
The Census Bureau is relying on public participation in the 2020 census to produce accurate data about the country. But earning the public's trust has been especially difficult this time around.
Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not
Around the world, different countries have responded differently to the coronavirus crisis — with dramatically different results.
Tom Hanks, Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus
The two-time Oscar winner tweeted from Australia, where he is preparing to shoot a film about Elvis Presley. Hanks and Wilson are both 63, which places them in a somewhat elevated risk category.
White House To Provide Economic Relief To Counter Coronavirus's Effects
President Trump says emergency action will be taken to provide financial relief for workers who are ill, quarantined, or caring for others due to the coronavirus. What does that relief look like?
To Slow The Spread Of Coronavirus, Experts Turn To Mitigation
The nation's battle against the coronavirus has entered a new phase, with health officials increasingly abandoning efforts to track down every case and instead turning to more drastic measures.
WHO Officially Certifies COVID-19 A Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Margaret Harris, of the World Health Organization's coronavirus response team, about the group's decision to officially call the oubreak a pandemic.
The Challenges Of Online-Only Classes During Coronavirus Outbreak
To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. How do students and faculty adapt, and what gets lost in the shift away from gathering in classes?