At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
London Isn't Shutting Down Yet, Despite Fast Coronavirus Spread There
The British government has denied reports that it would soon shut down London, although the coronavirus is spreading faster there than in the rest of the United Kingdom.
The Texas Runner Who Delivers Items To Those Quarantining At Home
A runner in Austin, Texas has found a way to help people staying at home because of coronavirus: She picks and delivers items as part of her running route.
How Genetic Mapping Is Allowing Scientists To Track The Spread Of Coronavirus
Scientists are using genetic sequences of the coronavirus to learn where and how it is spreading. The approach relies on technology that didn't exist just a few years ago.
Lessons From China On How To Restart An Economy After Coronavirus Peaks
How are businesses and restaurants reopening in China after a deadly outbreak of the new coronavirus? Very slowly. China continues to sacrifice economic activity for rigorous quarantine measures.
Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus
As more cases of the coronavirus are being reported in Africa, concern is growing about the continent's woefully unprepared health care systems.
In Brazil, Government Has Been Slow To Respond To Coronavirus Threat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may be adored by supporters, but his cavalier attitude toward the coronavirus, which has infected many members of his government, has others banging pots and pans.
Is It Safe To Take Ibuprofen And NSAIDs For COVID-19 Symptoms?
The World Health Organization and other experts say there's no real evidence that taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms has negative effects. But for fever, Tylenol is often recommended first.
Senate Intel Chair Sounded Coronavirus Alarm Weeks Ago In Private Meeting
In a secret recording, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr issued a dire warning about the coronavirus to a private audience three weeks ago. He has not been so frank in public.
Veterans Affairs Secretary On His Agency's Readiness For The Coronavirus
The Department of Veterans Affairs is the nation's largest health care system. Critics say the coronavirus will overwhelm it, but VA secretary Robert Wilkie says his department is ready.