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Parents have been circulating ideas for how to keep kids happy — or at least occupied — during this time of social isolation due to COVID-19. Our Arts Desk has some heart-felt suggestions to offer.

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the nation's factories. Manufacturing activity slumped in March as the virus cut into both supply and demand.

By registering ships in the Bahamas and other countries, many companies can avoid U.S. laws. The Coast Guard says they should seek medical aid from those countries rather than rely on the U.S.

On-site testing was delayed for weeks at a Brooklyn hospital that has been designated COVID-19 only. Rapid on-site testing can help hospitals prevent the virus from spreading inside their facilities.

As diplomats call on countries to work together, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed China for the "Wuhan virus," increased sanctions on Iran and accused North Korea of building weapons.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Allison Arwady, public health commissioner for the city of Chicago, about her city's preparations for a growing number of cases.

Thousands of medical workers now have COVID-19 in Spain, one of the countries hardest-hit by the disease.

Epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist Anne Rimoin answers listener questions about treating, and preventing the spread, of COVID-19.

An investigation from NPR and the PBS show Frontlinefound oil and gas companies had serious doubts that plastic recycling was viable, but promoted it to keep profits high and plastic bans at bay.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sociologist Eric Klinenberg on harnessing lessons about social infrastructure from the 1995 Chicago heat wave to navigate the coronavirus crisis ahead.