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U.S. Military Aims To Speed Up Slow Coronavirus Test Rate

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Smith, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, about supply chain issues hindering the military from increasing coronavirus testing capacity.

<p>There is currently no vaccine to prevent contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.</p>

Most Oregon DMV Offices Closed To Public

Only six DMV field offices will be open by appointment only for limited services related to commercial driver licenses.

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds military flight teams drew spectators in their pass over New York City on Tuesday to salute first responders.

Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Salute New York Coronavirus Responders With Flyover

The joint demonstration between the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds took place early Tuesday afternoon over New York City, Newark and Trenton, N.J., and Philadelphia.

A traveler wearing a face mask looks at the flight board at Reagan National Airport last month in Washington. JetBlue is the first major U.S. airline to require passengers to wear face coverings.

'The New Flying Etiquette': JetBlue Mandates Face Masks For All Passengers

JetBlue is the first major U.S. airline to require passengers to wear face coverings, though others have issued similar mandates for crew members. Flight attendants have pushed for the change.

Vice President Pence joined President Trump on Monday to announce a federal "blueprint" to help states ramp up their testing of the virus.

Pence Says His Earlier Comments About Testing Were Misunderstood

At issue: test distribution versus test completion. The vice president said his statement in March about 4 million tests referred to test distribution.

The NBA informed teams that it is eyeing May 8 as a potential date for teams to reopen practice facilities on a limited basis.

NBA Says Teams Can Reopen Practice Facilities In Early May, If Local Rules Allow

There will be restrictions, including no practices and no more than four players at a facility at one time.

President Trump plans to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat plants running. Workers at the plants have been pushing for more protection from the virus.

Trump Signs Order To Beef Up Meat Production After Coronavirus Hits Plants

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to ensure plants keep running. Workers have said they need more protection after illnesses and deaths on the line.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed former vice president Joe Biden for president on Tuesday during a virtual town hall.

Former Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden

The 2016 Democratic nominee for president endorsed Biden in the November face-off against President Trump during a live stream event on Tuesday.

A health worker takes a swab test at a COVID-19 testing center in New Delhi on Monday. India's main medical research organization has canceled orders to procure rapid antibody test kits from two Chinese companies.

Beijing Slams India's 'Unfair' Decision To Cancel Chinese Antibody Testing Kit Order

India's decision came on Monday amid accuracy concerns surrounding the kits. It's the latest irritant in a relationship that's come under increasing strain over the coronavirus.

NYC Emergency Room Physician Who Treated Coronavirus Patients Dies By Suicide

"She tried to do her job and it killed her," Dr. Lorna Breen's father said of the 49-year-old doctor, who contracted the coronavirus. His daughter was a hero, Dr. Philip Breen says.

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