The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: April 17th, 2020
Apr 17, 2020
Join Danielle Kurtzleben, an NPR political reporter, and Susan Davis, a congressional correspondent, as they dive into the fascinating dynamics of the 2020 Democratic primary. They discuss how gender and race influenced voter perception and candidate viability. The duo also tackles the critical balance between public health and economic reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for widespread testing. Plus, a light-hearted look at the intersection of pop culture and politics, featuring the unlikely friendship of Bernie Sanders and Cardi B.
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Phased Reopening Guidance
- States should use a phased approach to reopening, considering symptoms, cases, and hospitalizations.
- They should wait for 14 days of declining trends before moving to the next phase.
Testing is Crucial for Reopening
- While phased reopening is supported, a key challenge is insufficient testing to accurately track cases.
- Without enough testing, it's hard to determine if a decline is sustained.
Testing Bottlenecks
- Testing backlogs and supply shortages hinder effective isolation and contact tracing.
- Rapid point-of-care tests are crucial for quick diagnosis and preventing further spread.