Hospitals Are Sourcing Masks from Auto Body Shops, HHS Inspector General Finds An office of the Department of Health and Human Services surveyed 323 U.S. hospitals, and found shortages of "intravenous therapy poles, medical gas, linens and food." Many are still scrambling. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Is COVID-19 Spread By Talking? That And Other Questions Are Answered NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Harvey Fineberg of the National Academies Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats. He has advised the White House on COVID-19.
Survey Indicates How U.S. Hospitals Are Handling COVID-19 Pandemic A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General presents an overview of how America's hospitals are responding to the coronavirus crisis. Selena Simmons-Duffin
When You Work In Construction, Social Distancing Isn't Always Possible Shelter-in-place orders exempt workers in essential trades, including the driver of a concrete mixer in Salt Lake County, Utah. He explains how he's trying to stay safe during the pandemic.
Global Lockdowns Resulting In 'Horrifying Surge' In Domestic Violence, U.N. Warns United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said that reported cases had doubled in some countries "as the economic and social pressures and fear have grown." Scott Neuman
Photos: The military field hospital at CenturyLink is ready to receive patients “We are ready to receive the patients as soon as Washington has the need to send the patients to us, " said Col. Laura Elliott, Commander of the 62nd Medical Brigade, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "We are ready now." Megan Farmer
Boris Johnson Hospitalized For Testing After Coronavirus Diagnosis The prime minister tested positive for the coronavirus on March 27. He was admitted to a hospital Sunday as a "precautionary step," his office said. James Doubek
Pope Francis Livestreams Palm Sunday Mass In An 'Empty' St. Peter's Amid The Pandemic Tens of thousands would usually gather for the traditional service that launches Holy Week. But Francis was joined by just a few nuns, prelates and laypeople, adhering to social distancing guidelines. Hannah Hagemann
Hospitals Reject Trump's Claim They Are 'Really Thrilled' With Supplies As hospitals warn of shortages, President Trump claims without offering evidence that he's hearing from administrators who are pleased with the current levels of supplies. Sarah McCammon
Food banks expecting a surge in new customers during Covid-19 Food banks are struggling to stock their pantries as the number of people experiencing food insecurity grows Eilís O'Neill