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U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients

New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.
Bill Chappell

Rob Stein
Health

CDC Director Says New Analysis Exonerates Agency On Testing Delay

CDC chief Robert Redfield says that earlier testing for the coronavirus would have been like "looking for a needle in a haystack." But other health experts dispute his assertion.
Rob Stein
National

The Battle Between The Masked And The Masked-Nots Unveils Political Rifts

Wearing a mask has become political as some state officials have faced backlash for mandating mask use during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tovia Smith
Health

Seattle Now: What IS contact tracing?

You’ve probably been hearing the words “contact tracing” a lot lately -- it's supposed to be the key to keeping Covid-19 under control. But what is it exactly?
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
National

6 Pieces Of Advice From A Veteran Contact Tracer And A Newbie

Get friendly with community leaders; be prepared to be judged by others. Disease detectives from California and Liberia share their best insights.
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
National

'Us Vs. Them' In A Pandemic: Researchers Warn Divisions Could Get Dangerous

The U.S. was deeply divided before the coronavirus. Now, researchers worry that the pandemic is worsening what they call a dangerously polarized climate.
Hannah Allam
Health

Apple, Google Coronavirus Tech Won't Track Your Location. That Worries Some States.

Apple and Google are developing smartphone technology to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. But public health authorities in some states are chafing against the tech giants' rules.
Shannon Bond
Health

Seattle Now: Mask up, everyone

If you live in King County, you’ll soon be required to wear a face covering in most public settings. Today, we talk with a doctor about why we’ve done a 180 on face masks. Guest: Dan Low, anesthesiologist and associate professor at the University of Washington We want to hear how your life has been changed by coronavirus. Tell us your stories: Text "WORK" to 206-926-9955 Email us: seattlenow@kuow.org Support the show by making a gift to KUOW: http://bit.ly/seattlenow
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
Science

COVID-19 Has Created A Legal Aid Crisis. FEMA's Usual Response Is Missing

The agency usually provides funding for legal aid hotlines after disasters. But the White House has not approved such funding for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rebecca Hersher
National

Public Health Experts Say Many States Are Opening Too Soon To Do So Safely

By Monday, at least 31 states will be open or partially open, often in opposition to guidelines from scientists. President Trump has been pushing for the country to get back to work.
Leila Fadel

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