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Greece's Strategy To Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Greece has had surprising success so far in containing the spread of the coronavirus, which struck just as the country was pulling out of a decade-long financial crisis.
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As Alabama Reopens, Birmingham Institutes Stricter Guidelines
Alabama is reopening parts of its economy. NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Mark Wilson, health officer for Jefferson County, which includes the city of Birmingham, about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
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Meat Packers Question New COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Meatpacking workers have been ordered back on the job to plants where COVID-19 cases had spread. While OSHA issued new safety guidelines, some wonder whether they protect workers or employers.
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How To Keep People Safe As Quarantine Fatigue Sets In
Social distancing has slowed COVID-19 — but quarantine fatigue is taking a toll, and loneliness bring its own health problems. Researchers have put forth a set of evidence-based pick-me-ups.
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Belgian Officials Forced To Defend Calculations For COVID-19 Deaths
Belgium's government says it is determined to be transparent about the country's death rate from COVID-19, and count everyone who it believes died from the disease.
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Businesses Will Have To Deal With A Different World When They Reopen
As stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders begin to be lifted, state governments are weighing economic and health considerations about when to go back to business as usual.
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Florida Prepares For Phased-In Reopening To Begin Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about whether this is the right time to reopen the Sunshine State's economy.
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Kentucky Derby Alternative Won't Be As Fast As The Horse Race
The Kentucky Derby, known as the fastest 2 minutes in sports, is postponed because of COVID-19. But there is a race this weekend: Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby — a competition for eight turtles.
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Pet Dog Interrupts TV Meteorologist's Forecast
WTVT meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was giving the forecast from home when his golden retriever Brody decided to make a cameo. With Brody on his lap, Dellegatto kept on talking about the weather.
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Coronavirus Lockdowns Throw Agricultural Supply Chain Into Disarray
U.S. supermarket shelves are empty, and food banks across the country are besieged. So why are farmers dumping, destroying and giving away food?
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Rep. Amash Of Michigan Explores Third-Party Presidential Bid
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michigan Congressman Justin Amash about launching an exploratory committee for a potential third-party presidential run.
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Funeral Director First Responder: 'You're Stronger Than You Feel'
Despite the health risks, Dan Flynn left California to New York with a national mortuary response team last month. His daughter tells him how he inspired her to go into medicine.