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Why The Pandemic Is Getting Worse... And How To Think About The Future

Why The Pandemic Is Getting Worse... And How To Think About The Future

FromShort Wave


Why The Pandemic Is Getting Worse... And How To Think About The Future

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rising cases, not enough testing, and not enough people taking the virus seriously. NPR science correspondent Richard Harris explains why the virus is surging again, what's causing lower fatality rates, and how to think about the future of the pandemic. For more on death rates in the latest surge, read: "COVID-19 Cases Are Rising, So Why Are Deaths Flatlining?"Follow Maddie at @maddie_sofia and Richard @rrichardh. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.