A New Addiction Crisis: Treatment Centers Face Financial Collapse Alcohol and drug consumption have increased recently, but fewer patients have sought treatment. Most treatment centers face possible closure even as they anticipate a post-pandemic surge in need. Yuki Noguchi
Coronavirus Takes An Epic Toll On 2 Frontline Health Care Workers As COVID-19 cases surge in Mexico, a doctor in Mexico City and nurse in Tijuana — the two virus hotspots — talk about the strains and grief of treating patients over the last several weeks. Carrie Kahn
Lockdowns Ordered As COVID-19 Cluster Found Near Beijing Food Market A cluster of COVID-19 cases, linked to a produce market in Beijing, sparked fears of a second wave. Officials are resurrecting some lockdown measures and testing tens of thousands of nearby residents. Emily Feng
Fired Florida Data Scientist Launches A Coronavirus Dashboard Of Her Own Rebekah Jones says she was fired after refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Her new portal is a reflection of how contentious coronavirus data has become amid battles over the states' reopening. Laurel Wamsley
What Mussels Can Teach Us About False Positive COVID-19 Tests A wildlife biologist got involved in coronavirus research by raising important questions about the accuracy of the test used to diagnose COVID-19. Richard Harris
A Former Nurse Discusses Restrictions As An Assisted Living Resident More than 35,000 people in nursing homes and assisting living facilities have died from COVID-19. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to resident Virginia Chandler about the toll the lock down has taken.
Supermarket Prices Still Climbing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Even as restaurants start to re-open, analysts say we're likely to keep eating more of our meals at home for some time to come, which is affecting grocery prices. Scott Horsley
Coronavirus Second Wave? Nope, The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The First One The nation still sees more than 20,000 new cases a day, a number there's barely budged for weeks. Forecasters say we're looking at tens of thousands more deaths this summer. Nurith Aizenman
New Government Rule Removes Non-Discrimination Protections For LGBTQ In Health Care The Trump administration has finalized a rule on Friday that would remove non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog's Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest. Pranav Baskar