NPR News: Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back

Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back
The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it's going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.

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NPR News: A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)
They're made of cotton. Or polyester. Or paper. Or polypropylene. Here's what researchers say about the effectiveness of the different types of face mask during this pandemic.

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NPR News: California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike

California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Restaurants, wineries, zoos and museums in the affected counties must shift their operations outdoors, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. Bars will shut down entirely.

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NPR News: Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders
A narrow majority approved the ballot measure, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 200,000 uninsured adults will now qualify for coverage.

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NPR News: 'It Does Not Have To Be 100,000 Cases A Day': Fauci Urges U.S. To Follow Guidelines

'It Does Not Have To Be 100,000 Cases A Day': Fauci Urges U.S. To Follow Guidelines
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a leading member of the White House coronavirus task force, about new coronavirus cases, wearing masks and a timeline of a vaccine.

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NPR News: Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic

Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic
Thousands of foreign-born doctors started their residencies at the U.S. hospitals Wednesday amid two historic challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and the White House's new immigration restrictions.

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NPR News: Why Latinx People Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 At Four Times The Rate Of Whites

Why Latinx People Are Hospitalized From COVID-19 At Four Times The Rate Of Whites
Dr. Joseph Betancourt of Massachusetts General Hospital says a "perfect storm" of factors is causing the coronavirus to hit the nation's Latinx population especially hard.

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