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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
by Laurel Wamsley
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Coronavirus Updates: Congress Considers More Action, Scientists React
NPR science and White House correspondents relay the latest in the United States response to the coronavirus epidemic.
Remembering Dez-Ann Romain, A High School Principal Who Died Of COVID-19 At 36
Dez-Ann Romain was a beloved high school principal in Brooklyn, N.Y. She died at age 36 from complications of the coronavirus.
U.S. Government Discussing New Guidance On Wearing Face Masks In Public
by Allison Aubrey
In the U.S., existing guidance counsels against wearing face masks in public, but consensus is changing among public health officials. The CDC has been hinting that new guidance may be coming soon.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus
by David Folkenflik
From Fox News to NBA star Stephen Curry's podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci has done interviews with all sorts of media to get the word out about the science behind COVID-19 public health recommendations.
The Coronavirus Doesn't Discriminate. U.S. Health Care May Be A Different Story
by Blake Farmer
The coronavirus doesn't discriminate in who it infects. But some doctors say the U.S. health care system's pandemic response is already showing familiar patterns of bias.
Ventilators Can Save Lives Of Some COVID-19 Patients, But They're No Panacea
by Jon Hamilton
Doctors say ventilators are no panacea for coronavirus patients. Research shows that most patients placed on the breathing machines still die — and ventilators themselves can cause fatal infections.
Sen. Chuck Schumer On New York, The Response So Far And A Possible Fourth Relief Bill
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., about the federal government's ongoing efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
In A Rural Idaho Coronavirus Hot Spot, A Militia Says It Wants To Provide Relief
by Hannah Allam
Blaine County, Idaho has become a hot spot for coronavirus infections. Among the groups mobilizing to support residents is a militia that doesn't trust the federal government for disaster response.
How The Census Is Promoting The Count At A Distance During The Epidemic
by Hansi Lo Wang
Stay-at-home orders have upended plans by community groups to promote the 2020 census at in-person events. Census advocates are now trying out creative but socially distant ways to promote the count.
Large Florida Retirement Community With Slow Coronavirus Response Sees Positives Grow
Dozens of residents of The Villages, a central Florida retirement community, have now tested positive for the coronavirus. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Villages-News.com editor Meta Minton.
With Rallies On Pause, The Trump Reelection Campaign Goes Virtual
by Tamara Keith
The coronavirus has eliminated rallies from President Trump's reelection campaign. However, the campaign always saw rallies as critical for gathering data and contacts to follow up with digitally.