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'National Emergency Library' Lends A Hand — And Lots Of Books! — During Pandemic

With coronavirus concerns closing libraries around the world, the nonprofit Internet Archive has suspended its waitlists for the digital copies of more than a million books.
- Colin Dwyer
Is Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Doctors Want To Find Out

They have seen patients who presented with these symptoms — then tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Now they're gathering data to see if they can prove that there is indeed a connection.
- Maria Godoy
'There He Goes!': Family Who Went Viral On BBC Returns To Discuss Working From Home

"It's just really, really tough" for parents to get work done with small children in the house, says professor Robert Kelly, also known as "BBC Dad."
- Bill Chappell
Coronavirus Guidance Across Texas Is Not Consistent

NPR's Noel King talks to Forth Worth Mayor Betsy Price about whether her telling residents to stay at home will be effective, since the state hasn't issued a shelter-in-place decree.
Seattle Now: Corona jams with KEXP's John Richards

KEXP's morning show host John Richards has been helping listeners through breakups, deaths and loneliness for more than a decade — now they're going on a new journey together. Guest: John Richards, KEXP Morning Show DJ and Associate Program Director.
- Clare McGrane
Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses The Latest Coronavirus Facts

Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about what next steps are needed to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
5-Year-Old Illinois Girl Has Coronavirus-Safe Birthday Party

Because of social distancing, her mom invited the neighborhood to a drive-by party. A parade of more than 60 cars passed through — with people waving and honking, shouting and singing.
Nurses In Australia Issue Plea To Stop Violence, Theft Of Sanitizer And Masks

Whole pallets of personal protective equipment have reportedly been stolen from hospitals, and some health care workers have even become targets of violence, a nurses' union says.
- Scott Neuman
First Responders Try To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Outbreak

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in California about how emergency medical responders are staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington State Deals With Economic Fallout From COVID-19

NPR's Noel King talks to Suzan LeVine, commissioner of the Employment Security Department for Washington, about how the state is dealing with a surge in jobless claims.

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