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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville about celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.
Savannah Mayor: 'Science Does Not Support' Georgia Lockdown Lift
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah, Ga., about the governor's decision to allow some businesses in the state to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Governor Is Ready To Reopen The State. Many Small Businesses Aren't
As some businesses in Georgia prepare to open their doors again, two small business owners there talk about how the governor's order to reopen the economy has affected their operations.
Legal Implications Of Georgia Gov. Kemp's Decision To Reopen State
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with law professor Fazal Khan about how local governments can respond to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to reopen some businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Welch, the director of partnerships & operations for Massachusetts' COVID-19 response at Partners In Health, about their contact tracing program and training.
Concerns Over Giving Nursing Homes Civil Immunity Protections
by Ina Jaffe
Health care facilities are asking states to exempt them from legal liability as the coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll. Some advocates say this gives poorly run businesses cover.
Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist: Bap Kennedy
Listeners share the songs that make them feel calm during this stressful time.
When It Comes To New Release Showings, A Drive-In Theater Stands Alone
With cinema screens around the country closed and most new releases postponed, there's no way to see new releases at the theater. Unless you are at the drive-in.
COVID-19 Reaches Lebanon's Overcrowded Palestinian Refugee Camps
by Alice Fordham
In Lebanon, a woman in a Palestinian refugee camp tested positive for the coronavirus. It's a worrying case for a country whose response to the virus is threatened by economic problems.
Dating Writer Gives Relationship Advice
Lisa Bonos, who writes about dating and relationships for the Washington Post, advises listeners on building new and navigating old relationships during the pandemic.
Doctor Demystifies Common Misconceptions About The Coronavirus
Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.
Coronavirus Vaccine: When To Expect It, And How It Would Work
by Joe Palca
Researchers worldwide are trying to develop a vaccine to stop the spread of the coronavirus. An NPR science correspondent takes various listener questions about a potential coronavirus vaccine.