India Coronavirus Cases Surpass 4 Million
India has the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world. It's been reporting new cases faster than any other country.
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New Global Coronavirus Death Forecast Is Chilling — And Controversial
The forecast comes from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. But here's why some other disease specialists are highly skeptical.
Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home?
Do portable air cleaning machines really help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the home? The frustrating short answer: "It depends." Find out what it depends upon.
Whatever Happened To ... 2 Of The Visitors Who Got Stuck In Wuhan During The Pandemic
An epidemiologist and a grad school graduate who'd gone to see family reflect on how tough it was to be cut off — and what they learned from their months-long quarantine.
Women Lead The Way Against Belarus' Patriarch, Says Svetlana Tikhanovskaya
Speaking to NPR from Lithuania, the challenger to longtime President Alexander Lukashenko says "women understood that they are leaders" in the struggle.
On Beaches Quieted By The Pandemic, Lebanon Sees Sea Turtle Boom
As Lebanon reels from multiple tragedies, conservationists are pointing to one bright spot. They say a record number of endangered green sea turtles have come to nest on the country's shores.
Rescue Workers Hope To Find Survivor Of Beirut Blast 1 Month Later
The effort was launched after a sniffer dog named Flash signaled to his Chilean search and rescue team that someone might be alive under a pile of concrete and debris.
Swedish Approach To The Pandemic: Is It Working?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Swedish journalist Emanuel Karlsten about how Sweden's approach to the coronavirus has panned out and what life is like during the pandemic.
Global Conversation: British And Indian Teachers Discuss Teaching During The Pandemic
As they compare notes on the new school year, a teacher in India nearing retirement talks with a younger teacher in Britain about the obstacles and surprising revelations of teaching in the pandemic.
How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)
Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.