Sean McMinn

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Many Hospitals Are Still Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Patients. Is Yours?

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to strain U.S. hospitals. NPR built a tool to explore trends around the country. Look up your local hospital to see how it’s faring.

New COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up

The federal government has released detailed local data on where hospitals are starting to fill up with patients. Researchers and health leaders say this was urgently needed.

1,000 U.S. Hospitals Are Short On Staff — And More Expect To Be Soon

As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, new data released by the federal government show how many hospitals are struggling with staffing.

From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

With limited resources themselves, states are having to get creative helping residents deal with the COVID-19 economic slowdown. But how much help you can get depends on where you live.