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1 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In U.S.; Labs Struggle To Test Faster

1 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In U.S.; Labs Struggle To Test Faster

FromConsider This from NPR


1 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In U.S.; Labs Struggle To Test Faster

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

More than 1 million cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University.Nationwide social distancing guidance runs through April 30. After that, what happens is up to individual states. One reason why coronavirus testing has been stymied in the United States is that public health labs in at least 10 states have been underfunded for years, an investigation by APM found.Plus, listeners of It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders share how they are spending their free time. Listen on Apple, Spotify and NPR One.Life Kit's full episode on how to start running with Peter Sagal on Apple, Spotify and NPR One. Find and support your local public radio stationSign up for 'The New Normal' newsletterThis episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.
Released:
Apr 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.