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Thursday

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

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Wednesday

Religion

Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart

For Muslims, Ramadan is about gathering each evening to break the day's fast and come together as a community. But the coronavirus is forcing people to rethink connection while staying apart.

Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart

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Tuesday

National

Around The Country: How States Are Planning To Reopen

States are all grappling with the coronavirus outbreak. However, some of them are already talking about lifting strict quarantine measures. Each state is taking a different approach.

Around The Country: How States Are Planning To Reopen

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Friday

Doctors Bring Coronavirus Testing To Underserved Communities

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Doctors Bring Coronavirus Testing To Underserved Communities

Three doctors — all women, all black, from cities that have been hit hard by COVID-19 — bring telehealth services and testing to marginalized communities.

Doctors Bring Coronavirus Testing To Underserved Communities

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Thursday

'It's Like Walking Into Chernobyl,' One Doctor Says Of Her Emergency Room

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'It's Like Walking Into Chernobyl,' One Doctor Says Of Her Emergency Room

Some health care workers say they're exhausted and burning out from the stress of treating a stream of critically ill patients in an increasingly overstretched health care system.

'It's Like Walking Into Chernobyl,' One Doctor Says Of Her Emergency Room

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Tuesday

Health Care

Health Care Workers Confront Equipment Shortages, Infection Threat, Emotional Stress

Nurses and residents are confronting shortages of personal protective equipment and are being told to return to work soon after falling ill themselves. They worry they could make their patients sick.

Health Care Workers Confront Equipment Shortages, Infection Threat, Emotional Stress

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Thursday

National

Coronavirus Testing Capacity Remains A Problem Nationwide

The Trump administration says more tests are available every day. How hard is it to get tested for coronavirus across the U.S.? We go to three states to find out: California, Michigan and Montana?

Coronavirus Testing Capacity Remains A Problem Nationwide

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Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks

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Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks

Health care workers say some hospitals are punishing them for wearing personal protective gear in the halls or that they brought from home.

Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks

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Tuesday

National

Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out

As states scramble to deal with coronavirus surges at hospitals, some health care workers say they are also being reprimanded for bringing their own personal protective equipment from home.

Health Care Workers Say They Are Punished For Speaking Out

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Sunday

National

Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies

Surging coronavirus infections mean that local officials in the hardest-hit cities are forced to take on new responsibilities that go far beyond their normal day jobs.

Local Governments Race To Administer Coronavirus Tests, Secure Supplies

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Wednesday

National

How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19

What are the hospital and systems capacities in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus? We go to our reporters in New York, California and Washington state.

How New York, California And Washington Are Dealing With COVID-19

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Tuesday

National

The Views From New York And California, Both Hit Hard By The Coronavirus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning about a coming spike in coronavirus cases, while California officials are bracing for the virus to spread there, raising concerns about hospital preparedness.

The Views From New York And California, Both Hit Hard By The Coronavirus

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Saturday

Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services
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Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services

Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.

Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services

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Friday

National

Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Californians To Stay At Home

As the state tries to contain the coronavirus, the governor told the 40 million people who live in the state not to go out. It's the first statewide order of its kind.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Californians To Stay At Home

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