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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that by next week, he expects to release plans to reopen the state economy.

Governor DeSantis Looks to Next Phase of Coronavirus While Facing Increased Criticism

Governor Ron DeSantis and his newly-formed task force are working on reopening the state during the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. DeSantis...

U.S. Health Care System Steps Up To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, head of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, about the challenges the health care system faces.

Blake Farmer plays with his kids, Louisa, 2, and Turner, 8, on the trampoline in their backyard in Nashville, Tennessee. After Thanksgiving, the family all had breakthrough COVID cases, resulting in a couple weeks spent at home. The trampoline served as a distraction for the kids, says Blake Farmer, their father.

What our family learned from our post-Thanksgiving coronavirus outbreak

A reporter's experience with COVID in his young family after a gathering of relatives could help you navigate the Christmas holidays.

New Yorkers on Manhattan's Park Avenue cover their faces last week.

Coronavirus FAQs: Is A Homemade Mask Effective? And What's The Best Way To Wear One?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending cloth face coverings for the general public. If you have questions, we have answers.

A Salt Lake County Health Department public health nurse performs a coronavirus test outside the Salt Lake County Health Department. On Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, Utah hit an all-time high of nearly 2,000 confirmed cases in one day.

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass Summer Peak And Are Climbing Higher Fast

The country has blown past records set in July and entered uncharted territory. Experts can't predict how high the new peak will go. Here's what's driving the surge.

Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up?

Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Is it OK to sing into a karaoke mic again?

During the pandemic, karaoke has been kayoed due to fears of viral spread. If you've got a song in your heart and a vaccine in your arm, is it safe to pick up a karaoke mic in public?

As millions of Americans have lost their jobs, Congress is trying to figure out what to do to help those who have also lost their health insurance.

Coronavirus Conundrum: How To Cover Millions Who Lost Their Jobs And Health Insurance

Over 9 million Americans have lost both their job and health coverage. To help them, COBRA is an option, but it could cost buyers more than if subsidies were increased for Affordable Care Act plans.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies during a Senate hearing on March 18, in Washington, D.C.

Fauci Expects Surge In Vaccinations To Keep A 4th Coronavirus Wave At Bay

Cases are up in some states, but the Biden administration's chief medical adviser says that "hopefully ... the vaccine is going to win this one." He urges continued mask-wearing and other measures.

An urgent care worker wears personal protective equipment in drive-up testing for the coronavirus in the Los Angeles area. Leading public health scientists tell journalist Alexis Madrigal that widespread at-home testing could help contain the virus.

'Radical' Coronavirus Testing Plan Could Offer A 'Return To Normal,' Journalist Says

Atlanticjournalist Alexis Madrigal says millions of at-home saliva tests for the coronavirus could be the key to a safe reopening — even if they are less accurate than the traditional PCR tests.

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