Joel Rose
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National
Foreign-Born Doctors Start Their Residencies At U.S. Hospitals Amid The Pandemic
Thousands of foreign-born doctors started their residencies at the U.S. hospitals Wednesday amid two historic challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and the White House's new immigration restrictions.
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National
U.S. Field Hospitals Stand Down, Most Without Treating Any COVID-19 Patients
Across the U.S., convention centers and empty fields were transformed into emergency field hospitals at a cost to federal taxpayers of more than $660 million. Most haven't treated a single patient.
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National
Internal ICE Reviews Of Two Immigrant Deaths Stoke Fears About COVID-19 Care
As COVID-19 spreads in detention, ICE documents shared with NPR reveal new details about the health care provided to two immigrants who died in 2017. Those facilities now face coronavirus outbreaks.
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National
Frustration Mounts With Stay-At-Home Orders As Weeks Turn To Months
Frustrated protesters have been rallying, demanding that governors reopen state economies. Health officials worry that a premature opening could make economic and health problems even worse.
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Politics
Protesters Across The Country Demand COVID-19 Restrictions Be Lifted
Frustrated protesters have been rallying, demanding that governors reopen state economies. Health officials worry that a premature opening could make economic and health problems even worse.
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National
How 1 State Says It's Being Left Out Of Airlifted Supply Chain
The Trump administration says it's directing critical medical supplies "to the right place at the right time." But Gov. Steve Bullock says Montana isn't seeing any of that help.
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National
More Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
The U.S. government took the unprecedented step to close both borders with Mexico and Canada. NPR correspondents answer more questions about immigration and travel during the coronavirus epidemic.
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National
Questions On Immigration, Borders And Travel During The Coronavirus Epidemic
NPR's immigration correspondents answer listener questions about closed borders, travel, visa applications, relief aid for non-U.S. citizens and the refugee camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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National
Advocates Worry Detained Immigrants Are At Risk For Coronavirus
In Seattle, immigrant advocates filed a lawsuit seeking the release of detained immigrants who are high risk for COVID-19. They say the virus is certain to find its way into ICE detention centers.
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Politics
U.S. Governors On Coronavirus Frontlines Assess Federal Response So Far
Governors across the country have found themselves on the frontlines of the COVID-19 epidemic. Some have criticized the federal government's response as slow and ineffective.