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The Procter & Gamble plant in Mehoopany, Pa., has been running nonstop during the pandemic, making essential products such as toilet paper, paper towels and disposable diapers.

This Charmin Factory Keeps Humming Even As Much Of America Is Hunkered Down

Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.

Millions of homeowners have put their mortgage payments on pause amid the coronavirus crisis. "A lot of people are in distress," says Michael Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Get Mortgage Help, But Others Hit Roadblocks

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.

Indian Health Service Doctor Details Heavy COVID-19 Impact On Navajo Nation

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Loretta Christensen, Navajo Area chief medical officer at the Indian Health Service about the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.

Protests Against Lockdown Continue

Over the weekend, protesters across the country gathered to oppose stay-at-home orders and demand reopening of businesses.

Lane County Sees More Local Testing For COVID-19

As of Monday, there are 48 positive cases of COVID-19 in Lane County. Nineteen people have recovered from the virus. One person is hospitalized.…

Disinfection 101: How To Make Things Around Us Safer

Researcher Joshua Santarpia of the University of Nebraska Medical Center answers listener questions about the best disinfecting practices during the pandemic.

Non-profit adult education provider La Casa Hogar shifted operations online and canceled its 25th anniversary celebrations, scheduled in May, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, staff are working to ensure the immigrant community they serve is informed.

Central Washington Non-Profits Adjust To Provide Critical Coronavirus Information In Spanish

News and information on the COVID-19 pandemic released by state and local governments is primarily in English. And though health districts and emergency...

Global Health Expert Answers More Common Coronavirus Questions

Global health expert Dr. Abraar Karan and NPR's Pien Huang answer the most common listener questions on the spread of the coronavirus, its symptoms, testing and treatment.

Workers at Amazon's fulfillment center in Staten Island, N.Y., gather outside to protest work conditions on March 30. More protests are being staged around the country this week.

Amazon Workers Stage New Protests Over Warehouse Coronavirus Safety

Organizers say more than 350 workers pledged to call off work, criticizing Amazon's measures to protect them during the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon says it has taken steps to keep workers safe.

Israelis stand in silence on a street in Tel Aviv on Tuesday as sirens wailed across Israel for two minutes marking the annual day of remembrance for the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

New Report Notes Rise In Coronavirus-Linked Anti-Semitic Hate Speech

The report, released Monday by researchers at Tel Aviv University, notes an 18% increase in anti-Semitic violence in 2019 and recent accusations blaming Jews for causing and spreading the coronavirus.

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