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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.
Washington state builds coronavirus contact tracing 'fire brigade'

Public health experts say finding and isolating coronavirus patients will be key to re-opening public life. That's going to take a lot of work.
- Martin Kaste
Critical Care Doctor Explains Directives Followed In Near-Death Cases

Dr. Jessica Zitter, a critical and palliative care specialist takes listener questions about advanced directives that doctors follow in critical situations.
What Happened Today: Trump's Order To Limit Immigration, Testing Questions

The Wall Street Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman and an NPR science correspondent talk about the latest executive order to suspend immigration and answer various listener questions.
- Rob Stein
Questions About Testing For COVID-19, Answered

An NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about testing for COVID-19, immunity and how testing capacity affects plans to reopen the country.
- Rob Stein
More Questions About Testing For COVID-19, Answered

An NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about testing for COVID-19, immunity and how testing capacity affects plans to reopen the country.
- Rob Stein
Crowding, lack of social distancing enforcement may have contributed to Covid-19 outbreaks at Seattle shelters

Interrupting the transmission of Covid-19 in homeless shelters can be challenging. Like long-term care sites, shelters are densely populated, which can amplify infectious disease outbreaks. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control looks at an outbreak in three affiliated Seattle shelters in early April, and the public health response that followed.
- Kate Walters

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