Coronavirus Coverage
- U.S. Case Tracker
Coronavirus in the U.S.: Where cases are growing and declining
More than 600,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19. But even as new cases and deaths fall, disparities in the nation’s vaccination campaign are cause for concern.
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Mapping the global spread of the coronavirus
Here’s the latest data on where the contagion is spreading and which countries have the most cases.
See the DataAn intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
- A World Gone Viral
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
Photographers in five countries show how COVID-19 became a painful, shared experience around the globe.ReadPodcast: The Virus Hunter
Coronaviruses aren’t new. In this episode of our podcast, Overheard at National Geographic, we examine what it takes to find a treatment for coronaviruses and what that might mean for the future of COVID-19.
Resources for Families
Your family can still explore the world from your home. Visit Nat Geo Family for games, lesson plans, and more for you and your kids.
Dispatches
Our journalists are documenting life on the ground from communities around the world battling the pandemic.
Grants for Educators and Journalists on the Frontlines
The National Geographic Society has launched emergency funds totalling $2.5 million to support educators pioneering new ways of teaching amid the pandemic and journalists who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities.
The Society looks forward to continuing our legacy by funding a diverse community of changemakers from around the world. Application deadlines vary.
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Animals
- You can now hear rainforest sounds worldwide—here's why that mattersYou can now hear rainforest sounds worldwide—here's why that matters
- Despite massive effort, spotted owl populations at an all-time lowDespite massive effort, spotted owl populations at an all-time low
- Members of Congress urge investigation into Okavango oil explorationMembers of Congress urge investigation into Okavango oil exploration
- Spiders eat snakes around the world, surprising study revealsSpiders eat snakes around the world, surprising study reveals
- Whales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunkedWhales don’t spray water from their blowholes and other myths, debunked
- These unappreciated animal dads make big sacrifices for their youngThese unappreciated animal dads make big sacrifices for their young
Environment
- How these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees, Video StoryHow these 1930s maps left some neighborhoods with fewer trees
- Answers to these botanical mysteries could help a climate-stressed worldAnswers to these botanical mysteries could help a climate-stressed world
- Life on the Amargosa—a desert river faced with droughtLife on the Amargosa—a desert river faced with drought
- Will charging electric cars ever be as fast as pumping gas?Will charging electric cars ever be as fast as pumping gas?
- Global treaty to regulate plastic pollution gains momentumGlobal treaty to regulate plastic pollution gains momentum
- Where are the U.S.’s natural gas pipelines? Often in vulnerable communities.Where are the U.S.’s natural gas pipelines? Often in vulnerable communities.
- The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just got a reprieve—but it’s not safe yetThe Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just got a reprieve—but it’s not safe yet
- Uganda joins the rights-of-nature movement but won’t stop oil drillingUganda joins the rights-of-nature movement but won’t stop oil drilling
- As electric vehicles take off, we'll need to recycle their batteriesAs electric vehicles take off, we'll need to recycle their batteries
History & Culture
- ‘We're still on a march forward for absolute equality.’‘We're still on a march forward for absolute equality.’
- Public swimming pools are still haunted by segregation's legacyPublic swimming pools are still haunted by segregation's legacy
- Queen Victoria's 300-pound wedding cake set a big trendQueen Victoria's 300-pound wedding cake set a big trend
- Zapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activismZapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activism
- Where did the Queen of Sheba rule—Arabia or Africa?Where did the Queen of Sheba rule—Arabia or Africa?
Science
- Puzzling skull discovery may point to previously unknown human ancestorPuzzling skull discovery may point to previously unknown human ancestor
- Heart problems after vaccinations are very rare—and often resolve quicklyHeart problems after vaccinations are very rare—and often resolve quickly
- Humans are creating hot spots where bats could transmit zoonotic diseasesHumans are creating hot spots where bats could transmit zoonotic diseases
- Astronomers identify the stars where any aliens would have a view of EarthAstronomers identify the stars where any aliens would have a view of Earth
- Why pregnant women in India still are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccinesWhy pregnant women in India still are not eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
- See how rural India has been overrun by the pandemic's second waveSee how rural India has been overrun by the pandemic's second wave
Travel
- In Charleston, Black history is being told through a new lensIn Charleston, Black history is being told through a new lens
- Go wild (and skip the crowds) at these 7 spectacular parksGo wild (and skip the crowds) at these 7 spectacular parks
- Is this Danish city the fairy-tale capital of the world?Is this Danish city the fairy-tale capital of the world?
- ‘Lake bagging’ is trending. What is it, and how can you do it safely?‘Lake bagging’ is trending. What is it, and how can you do it safely?
- Where can U.S. travelers go in Southern Europe now?Where can U.S. travelers go in Southern Europe now?