Consider This from NPR Pandemic 'Halftime': U.S. Looks At Lessons Learned As Fall & Holidays Near
Oct 15, 2020
14:05
As cases spike around the country, Utah is one state changing the way it's approaching the coronavirus. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has a "new game plan" to beat back record-high cases that threaten to overwhelm the state's hospital system.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says "halftime adjustments" like that are necessary for states to slow the spread of the virus this fall, as more Americans prepare to spend more time indoors. An exclusive NPR survey of contact tracing efforts reveals many states are not prepared to handle the coming surge in cases. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin explains.
And Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Thanksgiving gatherings may accelerate spread even more.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says "halftime adjustments" like that are necessary for states to slow the spread of the virus this fall, as more Americans prepare to spend more time indoors. An exclusive NPR survey of contact tracing efforts reveals many states are not prepared to handle the coming surge in cases. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin explains.
And Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Thanksgiving gatherings may accelerate spread even more.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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