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With much of the population staying at home, humane societies have reported high interest in adopting or fostering pets. Veterinarian Krista Miller answers questions about pets and the coronavirus.

An NPR science editor and Donald Schaffner, a professor of food microbiology, walk listeners through tips for safe grocery shopping during the coronavirus epidemic.

An NPR science editor and Donald Schaffner, a professor of food microbiology, walk listeners through what they should be doing to stay safe while grocery shopping and after bringing food home.

The coronavirus strikes both rich and poor people, but waiting out the pandemic is a lot easier if you've got a yacht. Ellen DeGeneres and other stars have been called insensitive about COVID-19.

Antibody tests to detect past exposure to the coronavirus will soon be everywhere. But even the best ones can provide wrong answers surprisingly often — and give false assurance.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance giving the mayor 12 days to secure thousands of rooms to house and protect the city's homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Danish government's decision to allow children up to 12 years old to go back to school on Wednesday has split public opinion in the country.

When it comes to restarting the economy, President Trump said he had the power to override governors. But governors say they will set their states' pace, and they are not looking for a fight on this.

The easing of shutdowns is a hot topic, as economic output is now stalled in many countries – including the U.S. But ending a shutdown too soon could backfire, the World Health Organization says.

The Treasury has begun sending $1,200 relief payments to people economically affected by the coronavirus. The IRS set up a website for those who haven't already supplied their bank information.