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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. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR at plus.npr.org/considerthis.

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Jun 27, 2020

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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.

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Masks Now Recommended; Not All States Are 'Staying Home': Federal officials urge Americans not to buy masks that are needed by healthcare workers, but to cover up. Also, some states have yet to declare a stay-at-home order. by Consider This from NPR
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Fauci: Half Of Those With Coronavirus May Have No Symptoms: Experts say face coverings can help prevent individuals from spreading COVID-19, especially if they don't know they're carrying the virus. by Consider This from NPR
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CA, NY On Lockdown; Mortgage Relief For Some Homeowners: Two of the hardest-hit states — New York and California — order residents to stay home. Plus what the World Health Organization is still learning about the coronvairus. by Consider This from NPR
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GOP Senator Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago — In Private: U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, in a private luncheon, compared the coronavirus to the 1918 flu. NPR's Tim Mak obtained a secret recording. by Consider This from NPR
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A Drug Could Speed Up Recovery; The Economy Declines: Wednesday morning's first quarter-gross domestic product report shows that the economy shrank last quarter at a rate not seen since the fall of 2008. <br/> by Consider This from NPR
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Trump Signs Aid Package, Epicenter Is Now The U.S.: Nearly 100,000 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the U.S., making it the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Cash payments are coming to Americans. by Consider This from NPR
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Q & A: Sleep Problems And Summer Childcare: Medical experts answer listener questions about insomnia and summer childcare. by Consider This from NPR
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Reopening Won't Feel Normal; Tech Giants Plan For Contact Tracing: Stimulus checks should be arriving in some bank accounts today but millions of Americans are still waiting on delayed unemployment benefits. by Consider This from NPR
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The Mask Debate; Preventing More New York-Sized Clusters: The White House coronavirus task force announced a new goal of holding U.S. deaths to 100,000. Plus, conflicting guidance about face masks and symptoms of COVID-19. by Consider This from NPR
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Some Infection Rates Drop, But U.S. Hasn't Peaked Yet: The number of intensive care COVID-19 cases in New York dropped for the first time today. Dr. Deborah Birx said social distancing is working but U.S. hasn't reached the peak yet. by Consider This from NPR
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Why U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are About To Rise Dramatically: Why officials expect the number of cases to climb dramatically in the coming days. by Consider This from NPR
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Unemployment Claims Hit Record as Testing Grows — But Is It Fast Enough?: Unemployment claims soar to nearly 3.3 million as testing for Covid-19 expands in the US. Also, why that testing is critical. by Consider This from NPR
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Social Distancing Extended; Grocery Store Tips: Social distancing guidelines in the United States are extended until April 30. Plus, tips on how to grocery shop safely. by Consider This from NPR
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Q & A: Masks, Unemployment Aid, And Recovering From COVID-19: Public health experts and NPR journalists answer listener questions about masks, unemployment benefits, and managing the symptoms and recovering from COVID-19. by Consider This from NPR
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New York City, U.S. Epicenter, Braces For Peak: Governor Andrew Cuomo said the pandemic could peak in New York in the next 14-21 days — around the same time President Trump said he'd love to "open" the economy. by Consider This from NPR
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Social Distancing Is Working; Why The Virus Hits Hard In The Second Week: Social distancing strategies are working, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, why the virus causes some people to crash in the second week and what's being done to treat them. by Consider This from NPR
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More Small Business Aid; Antibody Test Results: The Paycheck Protection Program ran out within two weeks. Congress secured more funding for the program today. Plus — lessons factories can share about keeping workers safe. by Consider This from NPR
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Trump's Unfulfilled Promises; What Contact Tracing Could Look Like: Social distancing will not end soon — or all at once. Governors are forming their own compacts. Plus, what contact tracing for the coronavirus looks like. by Consider This from NPR
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Ventilator Shortages; 6.6 Million New Unemployment Claims: While ventilators are life-saving for some with the coronavirus, they do not guarantee survival. Plus, how to get takeout and go grocery shopping safely. by Consider This from NPR
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Q & A: Pets And COVID-19, Ventilators, And The View From Wuhan: Health experts and NPR journalists answer listener questions about China's next steps, the effectiveness of ventilators, and how to care for pets. by Consider This from NPR
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The Cost Of Social Distancing: As more and more states urge residents to stay home, how do officials weigh the economic cost against the public health benefit? by Consider This from NPR
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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
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New White House Guidance for When States Can Move To Reopen: What is the future of social distancing? President Trump says some states with limited cases may move to reopen. by Consider This from NPR
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Why Are Some Countries Doing Better Than Others?: New data show COVID-19 is less lethal than scientists originally thought. Plus, which counties have been more successful controlling the coronavirus. by Consider This from NPR
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Deaths Climb In Louisiana; Delays In Aid For Small Businesses: Small businesses are running into roadblocks with the Payment Protection Program. The coronavirus is killing African Americans in Louisiana at an alarming rate. by Consider This from NPR
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Testing Holds States Back; Vaccine Timeline: Testing is a key barrier to states reopening. Plus how researchers hope to accelerate the timeline for a coronavirus vaccine. by Consider This from NPR
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Details Emerge On Senate's $2 Trillion Rescue Package: It would be the largest such package in American history. The Governor of New York says more is needed. by Consider This from NPR
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Operation Warp Speed; Essential Workers Fight For Benefits: On International Workers Day, essential workers at Amazon, Walmart and Target are using the occasion to organize mass protests. by Consider This from NPR
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Southern States, Moving To Reopen, Could Be Most Vulnerable: The White House cast a positive light on data it shared Thursday, saying coronavirus might fade in summer. That's not likely. Plus how to grocery shop safely. by Consider This from NPR
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Some Government Aid Checks Will Arrive This Week: 80 million Americans should receive a payment from the federal government by Wednesday — their slice of the government's coronavirus relief package. Plus a look at South Dakota. by Consider This from NPR
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