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Mask Debate Heats Up; Creating A Vaccine For A Mutating Virus

Mask Debate Heats Up; Creating A Vaccine For A Mutating Virus

FromConsider This from NPR


Mask Debate Heats Up; Creating A Vaccine For A Mutating Virus

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Just two months ago, the Northeast was the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S. On Wednesday, there were just 581 new reported cases of the coronavirus in New York and now visitors from other states are expected to quarantine after they arrive. More Governors across the country are touting the benefits of masks but not all are willing to make wearing them a state policy. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports that scientists are closely tracking mutations in the coronavirus to ensure the changes don't complicate a future vaccine. Plus, COVID-19 has presented particular challenges for women and reproductive health. Many say that the pandemic is causing them to rethink their plans to have children. Sign up for 'The New Normal' newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.This episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.
Released:
Jun 25, 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.