NPR's Scott Simon speaks with barber Craig Charles of Craig's Crown Cutz in Johnson City, Tennessee about a new initiative to bring mental health training to barbers to better serve clients of color.
The hunt is on to find the source of the coronavirus outbreak, now at 30 cases. The country is working to understand how the virus slipped through its defenses.
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.
The information includes details on where transmission is happening most. If more states shared this widely, it could shape policy and save lives, health researchers say.
Some COVID-19 patients have mild to moderate symptoms and recover quickly, but others suffer for months. And scientists don't know why some are more susceptible to having prolonged symptoms.