Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God. Carrie Kahn
Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick On COVID-19 Health Disparities NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected students at his institution.
Singlehood And Self-Isolation Humor essayist Shani Silver tells NPR's Michel Martin that being single is much harder when you're also quarantined alone.
Canadian Border Restrictions Have Been Extended For Another 30 Days The U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their shared border closed for nonessential travel to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision extends a partial ban implemented last month. Emma Jacobs
In COVID Briefings, Trump Again Relies On Both Shock And Strategic Retreat On reopening the economy, defunding the WHO and adjourning Congress, the president's style — aggressive strides forward in rhetoric, then a more realistic step back — was on display. Ron Elving
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: Reopening State Demands A 'Nuanced Balance' "No one is more anxious to do that than I am," DeWine told NPR, after protesters gathered to demand the state's coronavirus restrictions lifted. "But we also have to do it in a rational way." Colin Dwyer
Who's Hit Hardest By COVID-19? Why Obesity, Stress And Race All Matter Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans? Allison Aubrey
Orthodox Christians Observe Easter Amid Crackdown On Rogue Priests And Congregants It's a time when churches are full, blood-red eggs are cracked to symbolize Christ's resurrection and lambs are roasted as part of family feasts. But the coronavirus has shut down those celebrations. Joanna Kakissis
Across America, Frustrated Protesters Rally To Reopen The Economy Some businesses and activists want to end prolonged closures that were imposed to block the spread of the coronavirus. Health experts warn a premature opening could create another surge of the virus. Kirk Siegler
Opinion: There Is No 'Get Tough' With Coronavirus; We Need A New Slogan NPR's Scott Simon says slogans and bromides fall short when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus. Scott Simon