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Sol Gringlas and his grandson, Sam, a producer for All Things Considered.

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A Holocaust Survivor's Celebration Of Liberation Day Is Colored By Coronavirus

5:47pm April 20, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

U.S. soldiers liberated the Nordhausen concentration camp in Nazi Germany 75 years ago this month. Sol Gringlas' family usually joins the 100-year-old on the day. The pandemic has changed that.

The Army is shipping soldiers to basic training again after a two-week pause. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley, pictured on April 1, said last week he plans to dramatically increase the military's testing for the coronavirus.

Army Resuming Basic Training With Measures Against Coronavirus Exposure

5:39pm April 20, 2020

by Tom Bowman

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.

A satellite view of the Bon Air facility near Richmond, Va.

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Virginia Juvenile Correctional Facility Overwhelmed By Coronavirus

5:34pm April 20, 2020

by Mallory Noe-Payne

A juvenile correctional facility in Virginia has had a rash of coronavirus case. One-eighth of the facility's population has tested positive for the deadly virus.

Indian Health Service Doctor Details Heavy COVID-19 Impact On Navajo Nation

5:12pm April 20, 2020

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.

Putting The Protests Against Coronavirus Lockdowns In Context

5:12pm April 20, 2020

by Joel Rose

Protests against coronavirus lockdowns continued across the country over the weekend. People gathered to oppose shelter-in-place orders and demand reopening of businesses.

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Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States

5:12pm April 20, 2020

NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

U.S. And Mexico Extend Coronavirus Border Restrictions For Another Month

4:37pm April 20, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

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.

Millions of homeowners have put their mortgage payments on pause amid the coronavirus crisis. "A lot of people are in distress," says Michael Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Get Mortgage Help, But Others Hit Roadblocks

4:31pm April 20, 2020

by Chris Arnold

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.

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Chain Restaurants Take Advantage Of Paycheck Protection Program

4:24pm April 20, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times reporter Emily Flitter about the Paycheck Protection Program. It was meant to help small businesses, but instead benefited some large companies.

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Protests Against Lockdown Continue

4:24pm April 20, 2020

Over the weekend, protesters across the country gathered to oppose stay-at-home orders and demand reopening of businesses.