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Reporter Roundup: Unemployment and COVID-19 Testing

Season 1 Episode 117

On the April 9 edition of Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss unemployment filings, COVID-19 testing, pressures put on parents of children with developmental disabilities and ways to say hello from behind a mask.

More than 2 million Californians have lost their jobs, according to KPCC’s David Wagner.

Reporter Erick Galindo talks about his experience getting tested for COVID-19.

KPCC’s Sharon McNary explains ways to greet one another while wearing a mask.

Featured Reporters:

David Wagner @radiowagner

Erick Galindo @ErickGEEE

Robert Garrova @robertgarrova

Sharon McNary @kpccsharon

Adriene Hill @adrienehill

This program has been produced through a collaboration with LAist and KPCC.

PBS SoCal and KCET are partnering with KPCC and LAist to bring you a daily reporter roundup discussing the latest regional news about COVID-19.

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