Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
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Opioid Addiction Is 'A Disease Of Isolation,' So Pandemic Puts Recovery At Risk
People in recovery from opioid or alcohol addiction are weathering a new storm of depression, anxiety and isolation these days, as 12-step programs move online and detox centers close their doors.
India's Doctors Worry The Country Is Unprepared For A Coronavirus Surge
Per capita, India has fewer hospital beds and ventilators than almost any country in the world. Medical professionals fear the government's promised $2 billion health care revamp will be too late.
Views From A New York City Midwife During The Epidemic
NPR's Michel Martin, Hansi Lo Wang and Rebecca Hersher speak with New York City midwife Eugenia Montesinos about the effect the coronavirus is having on her work.
ICU Bed Capacity Varies Widely Nationwide. See How Your Area Stacks Up
An NPR analysis of the nation's 100,000 ICU beds finds some communities can accommodate far more critically ill patients than others, signaling potential disparities in care in the COVID-19 pandemic.
As The Coronavirus Crisis Heats Up, Why Isn't America Hearing From The CDC?
Usually in health emergencies — HIV, vaping and more — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is key to shaping policy and explaining it. That's changing to America's detriment, leaders say.
Can The U.S. Crowdsource Its Way Out Of A Mask Shortage? No, But It Still Helps
The shortage of masks and other protective gear has left medical staff pleading for help. Several pop-up volunteer groups are matching individual donors with local hospitals most in need.
States Get Creative To Find And Deploy More Health Workers In COVID-19 Fight
To stop COVID-19, retired doctors are signing up to take clinical shifts. Specialists, including dentists, could move to front line care. And med students are fielding calls in overwhelmed clinics.
Coronavirus: New York Infection Rate Is 'Doubling About Every 3 Days,' Cuomo Says
"We were looking at a freight train coming across the country — we're now looking at a bullet train," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The state now has more than 25,000 cases.
How Hospitals May Ration Lifesaving Supplies In The Event Of A Shortage
Testing kits and masks are already running short. Ventilators may soon be. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison about the ethical guidelines doctors use to allocate scarce supplies.