Trauma On The Pandemic's Front Line Leaves Health Workers Reeling Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic. Yuki Noguchi
Researchers Look To Behavior To Explore Why The Coronavirus May Hit Men Harder Men appear to be dying of the coronavirus at higher rates than women. Sarah Hawkes, a professor of public health at University College London, says gendered behavior may help explain why. Heidi Glenn
Seattle Now: No lentils for you The pandemic is throwing a wrench in the agriculture system that takes food from the field to your local grocery store. We dive into why you might be seeing empty shelves at the supermarket, and the effect Covid-19 is having on farm workers. Clare McGrane
House To Vote On Latest Coronavirus Relief Measure Lawmakers in the House are poised to approve nearly $500 billion in additional coronavirus-related economic aid. NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Michael McCaul about how the money will be used.
Georgia Community Is Pushed To The Edge By Coronavirus Outbreak Andrea Owens-White is a florist in Albany, Ga., in one of the hardest hardest hit areas of the coronavirus pandemic. Owens-White, who tested positive for COVID-19, was forced to file for unemployment.
There's Disagreement Over Whether States Are Ready To Reopen As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic. Allison Aubrey
Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal. Geoff Brumfiel
Researchers Study Why Men Seem To Be More Affected By COVID-19 NPR's David Greene speaks with Sarah Hawkes, professor of global public health at University College London, about her research into why more men are dying from the coronavirus than women.
Snorkel Kits Help Doctors Get Through PPE Shortage A nonprofit is adapting full-face snorkel masks for doctors to use in the absence of FDA-approved personal protective equipment.
Vermont Allows Some Businesses To Reopen While Social Distancing States are beginning to ease COVID-19 restrictions in different ways. NPR's David Greene talks to Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine about why the state is easing some constraints.
