As Hospitals Lose Revenue, Thousands Of Health Care Workers Face Furloughs, Layoffs Faced with lost revenue from canceled elective procedures, hospitals laid off more than 40,000 health care workers in March. Thousands more are expected to be included in April's unemployment figures. Will Stone
Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color. Juana Summers
Top U.S. General On COVID-19, Reorienting For Great Power Competition Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the threat of the coronavirus within the ranks of the military, and its effects on preparedness.
What Happened Today: New Unemployment Numbers, Coronavirus Mutation Questions NPR's global health reporter answers listener questions about how the coronavirus is mutating. Pien Huang
Psychologist Gives An Advice On How To Cope With Anxiety During The Pandemic Clinical psychologist Dr. Amelia Aldao answers listener questions on how to cope with anxiety when the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the mental health of many Americans.
This Seattle man peddled a coronavirus 'vaccine.' He says he's injected himself and others The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not licensed a coronavirus vaccine, although a series of clinical trials are underway. But a microbiologist in Seattle has come under fire for claiming to have one for sale. Liz Brazile
Amtrak To Require Masks Starting Monday To Avoid Spread Of Coronavirus Customers will have to wear masks in stations, on trains and on thruway buses. Amtrak is booking only half of each train's normal capacity, making it easier for passengers to sit farther apart. David Schaper
Washington State Allows Golfers To Get Back To The Courses The state of Washington has allowed all golf courses to reopen this week. But the golfers will have to follow a strict set of rules to enjoy the game safely. Tom Goldman
U.N. Humanitarian Aid Request Due To COVID-19 More Than Triples "Unless we take action now, we should be prepared for a significant rise in conflict, hunger and poverty," the U.N. humanitarian chief says. In total, the aid would reach 63 countries. Austin Horn
How What You Flush Is Helping Track The Coronavirus Researchers are testing sewage in hopes of getting a jump on COVID-19 outbreaks in communities — monitoring for when they begin and how quickly they spread. Lauren Sommer
