14 min listen
Are We Ready for Another COVID Surge?
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 14, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Public health officials are warning of a possible surge in COVID cases this winter. How bad it could get depends on how many people take the right precautions, according to Dr. Ashish Jha. We talk to the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator about bracing for the next potential wave.Even if a COVID surge doesn't happen, there are plenty of respiratory ailments making a comeback, especially in children. Dr. Ibukun Kalu of Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, North Carolina explains why viruses like RSV are already swamping hospitals with sick kids. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Oct 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Trump And Governors Mix Messages; Managing Your Mortgage Or Rent: President Trump and state governors are sending mixed messages about how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Plus financial tips if you've lost your job. by Consider This from NPR