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Some Universities Pumping the Brakes on Back-To-School After New Infections Aug 28, 2020

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As colleges and universities are heading back to school many are sounding the alarm as coronavirus cases were emerging just days into classes. At the University of Alabama, there were more than 500 cases. And at Ohio State University, over 200 students were suspended for violating virus related rules. Hannah Knowles, reporter at the Washington Post, joins us for how back-to-school is going so far during the pandemic.

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How Superspreading Events Continue to Fuel the Pandemic Aug 27, 2020

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Many of the transmission chains of COVID-19 begin with “superspreading” events. That’s when one person, usually in a crowded indoor space, passes the virus to dozens of others. Some estimates say that 10% of people have been causing 80% of infections. But one big question, who is the superspreader… the person or the event? Katherine Harmon Courage, contributor to Vox, joins us for how superspreading is fueling the pandemic and how we can stop it.

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The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Accelerated the Adoption of Telemedicine and Its Role in the Healthcare System Aug 26, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine and its role in the health-care system by at least three years, some experts say. This increased use is also driving a slew of possible business deals. Some telehealth companies are getting ready for initial public offerings, while others are exploring sales and acquisitions. Sarah Krouse, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.

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Researchers in Hong Kong Confirm the First Case of Coronavirus Reinfection Aug 25, 2020

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Researchers in Hong Kong have confirmed the first case of COVID-19 reinfection. The man who is 33 years-old, first had the coronavirus in late March and contracted the virus again in August while traveling in Europe. One thing to note, the second time around the man did not have any symptoms. Andrew Joseph, reporter at Stat News, joins us for what to know about the first COVID reinfection.

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The FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma Treatment for Coronavirus Aug 25, 2020

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The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma as a coronavirus treatment. Some 70,000 Americans have already received blood plasma as part of their treatment. While the president has said that the treatment is “very safe and effective,” The FDA did not go that far because there have been no controlled clinical trials. Sarah Owermohle, healthcare reporter at Politico, joins us for more.

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Studies Are Being Done to See If Dogs Can Sniff Out COVID, So Far, They're Doing a Good Job Aug 24, 2020

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At the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, canine studies are being done to see if man's best friend can sniff out coronavirus. So far, they are doing a pretty good job of it! Nine dogs are currently enrolled in the study with the hopes that one day they might be able to pick out infected individuals, including those that are asymptomatic, in nursing homes, businesses and airports. Dogs have already been proven to be able to detect explosives and some diseases such as hidden cancers, diabetes, and bacterial and viral infections. Frances Stead Sellers, senior writer at the Washington Post, joins us for more.

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How to Help Your Kids Manage Back-To-School Anxiety During the Pandemic Aug 21, 2020

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As kids are returning to school in various forms whether it be in person, hybrid, or online learning, many are experiencing a level of anxiety with how different things are during the pandemic. Psychologists suggest that parents need to keep calm and listen to children’s anxieties and enforce good routines of mask wearing and social distancing. Andrea Peterson, health reporter at the WSJ, joins us for tips on how to manage back-to-school anxiety.

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Despite Pandemic People Are Still Visiting High-Risk Places Like Vegas Casinos Aug 20, 2020

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Public health experts have said that casinos are a high-risk environment for COVID-19 and a new analysis of smartphone data shows just how interconnected the country is with visitors to Las Vegas. During a four day period in July, 26,000 devices were identified on the Las Vegas Strip, and in that same weekend, those same smartphones showed up in every state on the mainland except for Maine. Marshall Allen, healthcare reporter at ProPublica, joins us for how mobile people are despite the pandemic.

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Scientists See Good Signs When It Comes to Lasting Coronavirus Immunity Aug 19, 2020

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Some good coronavirus news today as scientists are seeing that the body does show signs of lasting immunity to COVID-19, even in those that only had mild symptoms. We still don’t know how long immunity will last, that will have to be looked at in real time, but recent studies show that antibodies, B-cells and T-cells are all doing their jobs. Katherine Wu, science reporter at the NY Times, joins us for what we are learning about coronavirus immunity.

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Covidwise: The First Coronavirus 'Exposure Notification' App Has Launched in Virginia Aug 18, 2020

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The first Bluetooth “exposure-notification” app has launched in Virginia and it’s called Covidwise. The app uses Bluetooth chirps to detect if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. While it is very easy to use, for it to really be effective, it needs widespread adoption. Geoffrey Fowler, tech columnist at the Washington Post, joins us this useful app with little privacy risk.

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