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What the data is telling us about the coronavirus

What the data is telling us about the coronavirus

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Musicians take their shows online as cancellations cascade

Musicians take their shows online as cancellations cascade

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As UK schools and pubs close, London avoids lockdown for now

As UK schools and pubs close, London avoids lockdown for now

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One doctor’s view from the front line of the outbreak

One doctor’s view from the front line of the outbreak

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Services change rapidly to protect seniors from COVID-19

Services change rapidly to protect seniors from COVID-19

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What trends are researchers seeing in Coronavirus research?

What trends are researchers seeing in Coronavirus research?

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How social distancing can impact mental health

How social distancing can impact mental health

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How hospitals can keep medical workers safe amid pandemic

How hospitals can keep medical workers safe amid pandemic

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Where are Senate negotiations on next COVID-19 relief bill?

Where are Senate negotiations on next COVID-19 relief bill?

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What virus would mean in current global conflict zones

What virus would mean in current global conflict zones

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Trump says he's eager to return U.S. economy to normal

Trump says he's eager to return U.S. economy to normal

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News Wrap: IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed

News Wrap: IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed

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Why public health hasn't been a national security priority

Should the U.S. have been better prepared for the coronavirus pandemic? Experts both inside and outside of the government have sounded the alarm for years about the possibility of a dire public health crisis. One of them was Dr. Kenneth Bernard, an epidemiologist and former special assistant on biosecurity. He joins Nick Schifrin to discuss a lack of "advance planning" and what should happen next.
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