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Unemployment Claims Hit Record as Testing Grows — But Is It Fast Enough?
Unemployment Claims Hit Record as Testing Grows — But Is It Fast Enough?
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12 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2020
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Weekly unemployment claims soared last week to nearly 3.3 million and Congress works to finalize a coronavirus relief package. Plus Anthony Fauci talks about the state of testing for Covid-19 in the US, and NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports on why more testing is critical. Also, a grocer in Maine reflects on the boredom and anxiety of working through the pandemic. More links: Sign up for 'The New Normal' newsletter Contact 'Embedded' with your story from the front lines of the crisis at embedded@npr.org. Dr Anthony Fauci's interview on 'Morning Edition'Find and support your local public radio stationThis episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.
Released:
Mar 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
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