Allison Aubrey

The World Health Organization, in a press conference on Monday, expressed solidarity with the demonstrations calling for racial justice — and shared advice to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19.

Social justice advocates and psychologists point to a range of strategies to promote racial justice, including using your creative energy and talents. Political engagement and self-care help, too.

Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?

As protesters demonstrate across the country seeking justice in the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, health officials are concerned that these mass gatherings could add to COVID-19 cases.

The weather is warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a headline change on its website seemed to trigger news reports saying its guidelines have changed.

Desks at least six feet apart, kids arriving at different times, eating lunch in the classrooms — the CDC has updated guidelines for re-opening public places, including schools.

The CDC's reopen guidance calls on businesses and schools to monitor for symptoms and to have systems to protect high-risk individuals. How can schools and businesses put this into action?

The CDC has released new guidelines for businesses and schools to help them decide whether they are ready to reopen.

NPR's science and national correspondents discuss Rick Bright's testimony on Thursday. Bright says his warnings about critical shortages of masks and other medical supplies went unheeded.

NPR's correspondents update on the latest coronavirus news, including the effectiveness of infrared temperature checks and California's partial reopening.

As more states continue to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, what are the safest ways to get back out into society — whether it's outdoors, going to church or returning to work?

The isolation that comes with social distancing carries serious physical and mental health risks. Here's how to forge new connections and nurture friendships, without leaving home.

Social distancing has slowed COVID-19 — but quarantine fatigue is taking a toll, and loneliness bring its own health problems. Researchers have put forth a set of evidence-based pick-me-ups.

These extraordinary times will eventually give way to a new normal. The newfound vigilance against contagion may signal the end of hugs, handshakes — and even salad bars.

As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic.

Widespread testing is key to lifting social distancing and preventing more waves of COVID-19. But how do communities know if they're doing sufficient testing to stay on top of outbreaks?

Public health officials say rapid and safe testing is key to reopening the U.S. economy. As the pandemic drags on, health issues emerge related to isolation. We examine virtual sobriety meetings.

Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans?

Political leaders want to reopen the economy soon, but public health experts say we first need to set up systems to prevent new flare-ups of the coronavirus. Here's what needs to get done.