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March 30, 2020
‘3 Black Chefs’ Brings Comfort To Sacramento’s Meadowview Neighborhood During COVID-19 Crisis
A community center kitchen in South Sacramento is serving up hundreds of free to-go meals on Thursdays and Friday nights to help out residents who are struggling to feed themselves and their families during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
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March 30, 2020
Dry Skin From All That Handwashing? Wondering How Long To Clean Personal Items? We’ve Got Some Answers.
Listeners and readers asked us questions about washing hands and disinfecting surfaces. Here's what we found out.
March 30, 2020
Watch: Coronavirus Task Force Holds Briefing After Extending Distancing Guidelines
The White House coronavirus task force has scheduled a news conference following a concession by the Trump administration that normalcy won't be restored by Easter or maybe even this spring.
March 30, 2020
Climbing Coronavirus Cases And 2020 Election Implications
Coronavirus cases are climbing across California, Nevada and the rest of the country. We’re warned of the jump in cases as the pandemic continues to upend the 2020 elections.
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March 30, 2020
Conversation With A COVID-19 Patient / Sacramento Community Relief
We check in with a San Francisco resident who was diagnosed with, and successfully recovered from, COVID-19. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg discusses coronavirus community relief.
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March 30, 2020
Small Business During A Pandemic
Small business during the coronavirus outbreak, and how the pandemic inspired a GoFundMe campaign.
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March 29, 2020
Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity
Be realistic; be forgiving; remember to shake your sillies out. Education experts share tips for home-schooling during the coronavirus school closures.
March 29, 2020
Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Until April 30
With more than 139,000 cases of the coronavirus confirmed across the country, the president said federal distancing guidelines would remain in place until the end of April.
March 29, 2020
One Upside Of The Coronavirus Shutdown, Maybe? Fewer Voter Initiatives
Initiative proponents have until the end of April to collect the signatures they need to put their ideas on the ballot — and with millions of Californians staying home, some campaigns won't have time to collect enough signatures.
March 28, 2020
Keep Your Game Night Rolling (At A Safe Distance) With These 3 Online Services
If your regular game night's been disrupted by social distancing, here are a few ways that you can take tabletop games online — so you can stay safe and still trash talk your friends when you win.
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KHN | Shots - Health News
A Genetic Test For A Microscopic Problem Came With A Jumbo Price Tag
March 31, 2020
Molecular diagnostics are at the frontier of medical science. But along with precise information about health, the tests raise billing questions that can create a minefield for patients.
WABE-FM | Shots - Health News
CDC Director On Models For The Months To Come: 'This Virus Is Going To Be With Us'
March 31, 2020
After weeks of keeping a low profile, the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield tells NPR that data will determine future recommendations for wearing masks or easing back on social distancing.
Music Interviews
Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music
March 31, 2020
NPR's David Greene talks to Lukas Nelson about a new album, hunkering down with family, silver linings and focusing on what's important in life.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Facebook, YouTube Warn Of More Mistakes As Machines Replace Moderators
March 31, 2020
As tech firms send workers home, it's creating new challenges over how to handle harmful content, including dangerous health claims. So Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are bringing in the machines.
Global Health
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
March 31, 2020
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world --which has far fewer resources.
MPBN | The Coronavirus Crisis
Toilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
March 31, 2020
The sudden demand for "white gold" came at just the right time for a new toilet paper factory in Maine. "The demand is insane," says Tissue Plus owner, Marc Cooper.
Goats and Soda
Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
March 30, 2020
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
The National Conversation With All Things Considered
Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Staying Healthy, Impact On Immigration
March 30, 2020
On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we bring you the latest on COVID-19 in the U.S., a doctor's tips for staying healthy, and a look at immigration during the pandemic.
Shots - Health News
Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S.
March 30, 2020
Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.
Books
Tomie DePaola, Beloved Children's Author And Illustrator, Has Died
March 30, 2020
The author and illustrator — who, by his own reckoning, worked on more than 270 titles — died Monday at age 85. Among his classics is the Caldecott winner Strega Nona, a seemingly ancient folk tale.
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Climbing Coronavirus Cases / Conversation With A COVID-19 Patient / Small Business During A Pandemic
Coronavirus cases are climbing across California, Nevada and the rest of the country. We’re being warned of the jump in cases, while the presidential race carries on amidst the pandemic. Plus, another daily uplift with a local small business owner.
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