May 14, 2020
New research is reshaping our thinking on how COVID-19 affects children. We take a look at who’s most at risk and what parents need to watch for.
May 12, 2020
Insight takes a closer look at the prospects and timeline for a legitimate COVID-19 vaccine.
May 12, 2020
The global struggle against the coronavirus comes in the midst of a struggle for human rights.
May 11, 2020 | Bob Moffitt
Some businesses in California are now allowed to be open with restrictions after new orders were handed down by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week. Other businesses have seen no relief from the economic effects of the COVID-19 response.
May 11, 2020
A closer look at Remdesivir, a promising drug for people severely ill with COVID-19.
May 11, 2020
Summertime running events all around the area are being canceled or modified to fit a new virtual platform. We discuss how you can take part and stay motivated to exercise.
May 8, 2020
New estimates say the U.S. needs to triple its testing. But how much testing does each state need? Here's how states compare to each other, and to targets experts say they should hit.
May 7, 2020
We check in on the state budget deficit and the controversial reopening of the Yuba Sutter Mall. A trio of UC Davis Medical Center nurses on the value of nursing during the pandemic
May 7, 2020
Experts say anxiety rates are rising due to the coronavirus and stay-at-home restrictions. We hear more about what can trigger anxiety, and more.
May 6, 2020 | Bob Moffitt
Yoga, tai chi,and qi gong can be done in isolation, but many people prefer to practice them in groups. With studios closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, instruction that was done in person has in some cases gone online.
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June 1, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says about 80% of nursing homes nationwide reported data to the CDC as required. The remaining 20% could face fines if they don't comply.
June 1, 2020
Adm. Brett Giroir says he will be "demobilized" from his role overseeing coronavirus testing at FEMA in mid-June and going back to his regular job at the Department of Health and Human Services.
May 30, 2020
When he was 9 years old, Salk was inoculated by the polio vaccine developed by his father, Dr. Jonas Salk. Today, he is an optimistic about a COVID-19 vaccine but offers a warning.
May 29, 2020
Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, answers listener questions about immunity, the probability for another pandemic and the latest information on the coronavirus.
May 29, 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro and Michel Martin are joined by NPR's science correspondent Jon Hamilton to talk about the information about the coronavirus learned since the beginning of the pandemic.
