Allison Aubrey

Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.

Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.

Joe Biden’s pandemic plan has seven points. He’d ask states to mandate masks. He also has detailed proposals on testing, contact tracing, creation of a public health job corps and other measures.

With cases surging, the coronavirus pandemic is heating up as an election issue. Voters have seen President Trump’s approach to the crisis play out in real-time, but how would Biden handle things?

The flu season is around the corner, and doctors are encouraging people to get flu shots. A mix of COVID-19 and influenza could make for a tricky winter and burden the health care system.

Vaccine manufacturers have increased the production of flu shots for this season. Experts say a combination of the coronavirus and seasonal flu could be a lethal mix.

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there’s less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from the coronavirus, so consider these tips to reduce risk.

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.

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