Israel's Defense And Spy Agencies Step Up Anti-Coronavirus Efforts
Usually quiet Israeli government agencies and contractors are going public with their battle against COVID-19.
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Greece Records First Coronavirus Cases Among Refugees, Imposes Quarantine On Camp
At least 20 refugees in a camp outside Athens have tested positive for COVID-19. Some 60,000 refugees live in camps in Greece, some crammed into tight quarters with little access to water or soap.
Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak
A program in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped survivors mourn the loss of a loved one to Ebola — and may be relevant for families coping with death in the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Germany, High Hopes For New COVID-19 Contact Tracing App That Protects Privacy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she welcomes development of a COVID-19 tracing app that protects data and doesn't store users' locations. It uses Bluetooth to log proximity to other cellphones.
Putin Extends No-Work Order For Russia Until May Over COVID-19 Pandemic
Russia reported a spike of 771 new coronavirus patients on Thursday, sharpening a dreaded upward curve in cases. It has now confirmed more than 3,500 coronavirus cases.
9 Out Of 10 Children Are Out Of School Worldwide. What Now?
Recovery will take years, and other lessons from "education in emergencies" around the world.
'America's Got Talent' Win Could Help Mumbai Group Out Of Poverty
Acrobatic dancers from Mumbai's slums performed to a Bollywood song and wowed the audience. Fame may help them out of poverty. NPR's India producer visited some of their homes.
Top Navy Brass Defend Response To Virus-Stricken Carrier U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt
Responding to a scathing critique from the commander of the coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, Navy officials were on the defensive at a Pentagon news conference.
Fighting COVID-19 Is Like 'Whack-A-Mole,' Says Writer Who Warned Of A Pandemic
Atlantic writer Ed Yong warned of a global pandemic two years ago. He says scientists are still working to understand how COVID-19 travels through air — and whether more of us should be wearing masks.
Moscow To Launch New Surveillance App To Track Residents In Coronavirus Lockdown
Muscovites will have their movements followed through a program required on their smartphones. They will also have to carry a new QR code with their personal data.