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COVID-19 is more airborne than we knew, now what? Plus, will the smarter Harvard students skip school this year? Jul 06, 2020

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Scientists say COVID-19 lingers in the air and spreads that way. Will this change policies moving forward? Harvard says all classes this next school year will be online. So that means a tuition break, right? WRONG! The Trump and Biden campaigns look to use the pandemic to help them in November. The virus outbreak is changing the job market permanently. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will young people end the pandemic or extend it? Plus, should hospitals treat everyone who's sick? Jul 03, 2020

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The July 4th weekend is here which means people will be out celebrating, especially younger adults. How can we stop the virus from the spreading if we don't change behavior now? Hospitals in certain parts of the country are at risk of filling up. How do they determine which patients really need to be there and which can just ride it out at home? American Airlines is the latest carrier to sell middle seats again. Will people buy them or shy away from American? If your stimulus check is actually a debit card, watch out for hidden fees that can eat away at the money. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Wear a mask or get a ticket. Plus, a doctor struggles with symptoms months after getting sick. Jul 02, 2020

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Some cities around the country, including Miami, will give tickets to people who refuse to wear a mask in public. Will this finally end the mask debate? The richer the neighborhood, the more likely you are to survive COVID-19. Recovering from the virus has been tough for many people as symptoms still linger. We talk to a doctor who's struggling to get back to normal months after getting sick. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can hospitals handle this next surge? Plus, why are we still arguing about masks? Jul 01, 2020

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California is the latest, and biggest, state to order more closures. Will it help slow the virus spread? Are hospitals ready to handle the next wave of virus patients? How do we finally settle the mask debate? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is the "California Miracle" now a nightmare? Plus, the next pandemic is right aorund the corner Jun 30, 2020

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The "California Miracle" is over as the state deals with a surge of new cases following re-openings and mass protests. A new swine flu might start the next pandemic. A leading doctors group says kids should go back to school soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will more people die soon? Plus, why can Europe slow the virus but not the U.S.? Jun 29, 2020

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Would it make sense just to shut everything down again if we can't get the virus under control? Cases and hospitalizations are up but not deaths right now. Will that change? A new study says the George Floyd protests had no impact on rising case numbers. What is Europe doing right that the U.S. isn't when it comes to stopping the virus? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci says "I've never seen a virus like this". He talks the virus, vaccines and the growth of US cases. Jun 26, 2020

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Dr. Fauci says the United States is seeing a "disturbing trend of uptick" in coronavirus cases. The nation's top epidemiologist also suggests potential ways for schools to reopen safely in the upcoming academic year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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New US corona cases are setting records every day, why? Plus, no mask, no service! Jun 25, 2020

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Many parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. With many feeling resistant going back to lockdown mode, what can we do to slow the spread the virus -- aside from social distancing and wearing face coverings? New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have issued a travel advisory, mandating travels from coronavirus hotspots to quarantine for 14 days. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo explains the controversial decision. A small study shows radiation was effective in fighting the virus. Is it safe to treat all COVID-19 patients? Millions of Americans got their stimulus money on a prepaid debit card, instead of through direct deposits. The problem is people are throwing away the cards, thinking they are a scam or junk mail. If you are going to Vegas, don't forget your face covering. A new health order says: no mask, no service. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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New York says keep out. Plus, a ring can tell me I have COVID before I even know it. Jun 24, 2020

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New York, New Jersey and Connecticut now require a two-week quarantine for travelers from states where COVID-19 cases are on the rise. But will it actually work? President Trump talked about "slowing down" testing. Now, his administration is ending federal funding for some community testing sites. Will technology like a $300 ring help detect COVID-19 before we even know we have it? This public health crisis could lead to a mortgage crisis soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Have we given up fighting COVID-19? Plus, are nursing homes a death sentence in the pnademic? Jun 23, 2020

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Did the U.S. give up trying to contain COVID-19? Is Dr. Fauci too optimistic about a vaccine by the end of the year? Did nursing homes purposely take in COVID-19 patients? COVID-19 infects the sports world, raising doubt that teams will play soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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