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Health
Aerosols, Droplets, Fomites: What We Know About Transmission Of COVID-19
A letter from over 200 scientists to the World Health Organization asks for further investigation into how the virus spreads.
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National
Nothing Like SARS: Researchers Warn The Coronavirus Will Not Fade Away Anytime Soon
There was early hope that the coronavirus could be contained and eliminated. But researchers now believe the virus is likely to be a continuing threat until a vaccine is developed.
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Health
WHO Creates 'Confusion' About Asymptomatic Spread. Here's What We Know
That's the word some doctors used for a World Health Organization statement. At issue: 1) How many people are infected with COVID-19 but show no symptoms? and 2) Can asymptomatic people infect others?
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Health
Even In A Pandemic, WHO Believes That Public Protests Are Important
The World Health Organization, in a press conference on Monday, expressed solidarity with the demonstrations calling for racial justice — and shared advice to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19.
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Health
How Will The U.S. And WHO Fare Without Each Other?
Global health experts weigh in on the short- and long-term consequences of the U.S. breaking ties with the World Health Organization.
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Health
Trump Says U.S. Will Withdraw From WHO. Does He Have The Authority To Do It?
In a press conference on Friday, the president said he would immediately severe ties — and funding — to the World Health Organization because of its relationship with China.
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Politics
What Happened Today: Trump Threatens To Move RNC, Global Impact Questions
NPR's global health and development reporter answers listener questions on how the coronavirus is affecting the world at large.
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Politics
What Happened Today: Grocery Prices Spike, Asymptomatic Carriers Questions
NPR's global health correspondent answers listener questions about asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus.
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Health
Fauci Says U.S. Death Toll Is Likely Higher. Other COVID-19 Stats Need Adjusting, Too
Researchers say the statistics issued about coronavirus cases and deaths do not necessarily reflect the full degree of the pandemic's impact.
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Health
The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That's Normal. Does That Mean It's More Dangerous?
There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.