'Essential' Status Means Jobs For Farmworkers, But Greater Virus Risk
Farmworkers are still working during the coronavirus epidemic. They're essential. But they're also at greater risk of infection.
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Sun Valley, Idaho: 'No One Should Come Here'
Some states in the rural West are still reporting very low numbers of COVID-19 cases. But there are pockets with high infection rates: wealthy resort towns with a lot of visitor traffic.
Immigration System Slowdown Keeps Some Doctors From Coronavirus Front Lines
Coronavirus is disrupting the immigration system at nearly every level, as visa processing and other services slow at federal agencies. This affects immigrant doctors who have temporary work visas.
New Site Collects Reports Of Racism Against Asian Americans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, describes harassment, assault and microaggressions against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
New Orleans Officials Point To Increasing Spread Of COVID-19 Cases
Officials fear that the growing number of COVID-19 cases could exceed the city's hospital capacity. As of noon Thursday, New Orleans had seen 11.8 deaths per 100,000 residents.
In Unprecedented Times, Governors Have Unprecedented Power
The coronavirus is forcing governors to ask how to balance public safety with the financial welfare of their states. We spent the day with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as the pandemic tested his mettle.
Judge Orders 10 ICE Detainees Released From N.J. Jails Over COVID-19 Concerns
The detainees range in age from 31 to 56 years of age and have medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease and obesity — making them particularly vulnerable to the disease.
The Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain
Some shippers can't meet unprecedented demand for basic goods. Others are starved for goods from Asia and are facing a drop-off in U.S. factory production.
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District
The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district.