How To Nab Suspects While Social Distancing? Indian Police Try Giant Tongs
"We call it a 'social distancing clamp' or a 'lockdown-breaker catcher,' " a policeman in Chandigarh, India, tells NPR.
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Boris Johnson: U.K. Is 'Past The Peak' Of Its Coronavirus Outbreak
The prime minister voiced the positive outlook at his first briefing since recovering from COVID-19. Johnson did not, however, lay out specifically when or how the U.K.'s lockdown measures would lift.
In Gaza, Coronavirus Sparks Wedding Fever
With wedding halls closed, Palestinians have saved big money with low-key parties.
'We Will Not Give Up': Marking 3 Months Since Coronavirus Became A Global Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the virus a global health emergency at the end of January. Since then, millions across the world have taken sick — but glimmers of hope have emerged, too.
Mumbai's Historic Ramadan Food Bazaar Closes For The First Time — Due To Coronavirus
The famous food stalls and shops on Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road are closed during India's lockdown. "This is the first time I'm seeing Mohammed Ali Road come to a standstill," says a restaurant owner.
South Korea Reports No New Domestic Coronavirus Cases
The country, which saw infections ramp up quickly in February, has seen them trend down for weeks. In a milestone on Thursday, officials reported just four new cases, all imported.
Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses
The project, run by the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, aimed to identify places to monitor, come up with strategies to prevent spillover of the virus and get a jump on creating vaccines and treatments.
Taiwan's Coronavirus Moment — And Delicate Balancing Act
The pandemic provides an opportunity for Taiwan to raise its international profile. But that is unlikely to go over well in Beijing, which is facing pressures for its own handling of the virus.
In France, A New App Is Helping Doctors Monitor COVID-19 Patients Remotely
The Covidom app allows thousands of patients with non-critical cases of COVID-19 to ride the virus out at home. They answer questions on a range of health indicators and doctors follow up by phone.
Exiting USAID Chief On The Pandemic, Foreign Aid, Trump's Policies
Mark Green talks to NPR about what it's like leaving during a global health crisis — and what the future may hold for the agency.