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The Patchwork Pandemic Continues As New States Approach A 'Danger Point'

The Patchwork Pandemic Continues As New States Approach A 'Danger Point'

FromConsider This from NPR


The Patchwork Pandemic Continues As New States Approach A 'Danger Point'

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

First New York, then the Sun Belt. Now, new states like Illinois and Mississippi are urging residents to wear masks and take the virus more seriously. Bars remain one of the most dangerous places to be during the pandemic. Reporter Will Stone explains why, from Seattle.While Michigan and New York saw similar spikes in cases near the beginning of the pandemic, New York has flattened the curve. Michigan hasn't. Reporters Kate Wells and Fred Mogul discuss what lessons can be learned from the disparity. Find and support your local public radio station.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 5, 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.