NYC Setting Up Quarantine Checkpoints For Travelers From COVID-19 Hot Spots Checkpoints at major bridges, tunnels and other sites are meant to drive home the message that 14-day quarantine rules are mandatory for people returning from states with high infection rates. Brian Mann
Americans Can Travel To Ireland, But Locals May Not Want Them Americans can now travel to Ireland, although they have to quarantine when they arrive – and while many Irish people say they miss the Americans, they'd prefer they stay at home. Teri Schultz
News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Missouri Primary Upset, Overseas COVID-19 Relief Checks Thousands in Beirut are reeling from a massive explosion. A longtime incumbent loses in Missouri's Democratic Primary. And, some U.S COVID-19 relief checks were sent to non-American workers overseas.
After 'Severe' Delays, 6 States Band Together To Buy Coronavirus Tests Six states will purchase 3 million rapid tests, and more states may join the consortium. Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts want to stem a severe testing shortage. Sarah McCammon
White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide The Trump Administration's new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis. Quil Lawrence
Rafael Nadal Opts Out Of U.S. Open, Citing Coronavirus Concerns The tennis star had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year's meet, which would have tied him for most wins in that category. Alana Wise
FDA Approves A Nasal Spray To Treat Patients Who Are Suicidal The Food and Drug Administration has approved a fast-acting nasal spray to treat suicidal patients. The spray contains a chemical cousin of the anesthetic and party drug ketamine. Jon Hamilton
Michigan Vs. New York: How 2 States Are Handling The Coronavirus After The Lockdown Michigan and New York successfully drove coronavirus case numbers down in the spring. New York is keeping the curve flat, but Michigan isn't. NPR looks at leadership differences in these states. Fred Mogul (WNYC)
Can Love Conquer Travel Bans? Couples Divided By Pandemic Are Rallying To Reunite Couples discuss how travel restrictions have kept them oceans apart for months. While they lobby governments to allow them to see each other, some have had to delay weddings or even miss a childbirth. Joanna Kakissis
2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging. Fran Kritz
