Health Insurance and Costs

During shelter-in-place, some hotel rooms were opened to homeless people — yet weren't being filled.

Many others, especially those in rural areas, will go out of business.

Without rent relief for California tenants, housing advocates fear the pandemic will worsen the homelessness crisis.

At a time when the heft of the federal government’s resources is being focused on fighting Covid-19, cancer centers like Roswell can play a role.

For families preparing to bring newborns into the world, the coronavirus has disrupted prenatal care and birthing plans, sometimes leading to canceled appointments and limited visitors in hospital delivery rooms.

This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Nicole Hayden, a participant in the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2020 California Fellowship, covering homelessness in the Coachella Valley.
Her other stories include:
Palm Springs shelter avoided COVID-19. Homeless say they need more t

Lacking access to a primary doctor or not having a car has been has prevented many poor residents from getting tested so far. The result, local experts say, is cases flying under the radar.

Testing is considered a major requirement on the path back to normal, and as the president has made clear, it's largely up to the states to find the way. Are states in the Mountain West up to the task?

This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Ritu Marwah, a participant in the 2020 California Fellowship. 
Other stories in this series include:
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Part 2: Road Warrior

Now more than ever, reporters need to be ready to communicate coverage alternatives to their audiences as layoffs sweep the nation.