Doctor Demystifies Common Misconceptions About The Coronavirus Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.
Coronavirus Vaccine: When To Expect It, And How It Would Work Researchers worldwide are trying to develop a vaccine to stop the spread of the coronavirus. An NPR science correspondent takes various listener questions about a potential coronavirus vaccine. Joe Palca
Doctor Demystifies More Misconceptions About The Coronavirus Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.
Amazon To Change Time-Off Policy During Pandemic, Extend Pay Bump Unlimited unpaid time off will end next week. Instead, warehouse workers can take regular accrued time off or a leave of absence. The company's pay bumps will apply through mid-May. Alina Selyukh
Navy Recommends Reinstating Ousted Captain Of USS Roosevelt Three weeks after Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier by a Navy official who has since resigned, top Navy brass want him back on his ship. David Welna
Meet 'Spot:' The Robot That Could Help Doctors Remotely Treat COVID-19 Patients Developed by Boston Dynamics, the four-legged robot can travel difficult terrain. Brigham and Women's Hospital is testing its value, starting with initial patient interviews, to reduce staff exposure. Jason Slotkin
Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist? We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus? Laurel Wamsley
Coronavirus Updates: President Signs Bill, Clarifies Disinfectant Suggestion Thursday night's coronavirus task force briefing included preliminary research on how the virus responds to sunlight and heat. NPR's science and White House correspondents contextualize those claims. Tamara Keith
FDA Warns Against Wide Use Of The Drugs Trump Hailed As 'Game Changers' The agency said Friday that using hydroxychloroquine and a related compound, chloroquine, for COVID-19 may cause life-threatening side effects. That warning contradicts the president's own enthusiasm. Colin Dwyer
A desperate, international hunt for testing supplies so that Washington state may reopen Before Washington state can reopen, more Covid-19 testing is needed. This approach is part of what’s fueling a non-stop hunt to acquire swabs and viral transport media and led to a huge competition between U.S. state agencies around the globe. Ashley Hiruko
