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States Need Bold Action Against Coronavirus, Michigan Governor Says

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about her state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer, a Democrat, has been critical of the Trump administration's response.
'A Socioeconomic Tsunami': How The World Is Dealing With Pandemic

Developments on the ground in the past 24 hours come as the worldwide total of confirmed infections edged toward 200,000, with some 8,000 dead from COVID-19.
- Scott Neuman
News Brief: COVID-19 Effects Hit Economy Hard, Biden Wins 3 Primaries

The Trump administration plans a $1 trillion economic stimulus. How will restrictive measures to fight the coronavirus be enforced? And, Joe Biden wins primaries in Arizona, Florida and Illinois.
- Rachel Martin
For People With Compromised Immune Systems, COVID-19 Is Serious

Rachel Martin talks to Suzan Norton and her son Michael about coronavirus worries due to his medical condition. His use of a ventilator puts him at high risk if he contracts the disease.
EU Locks Down Borders To Try To Slow Spread Of COVID-19

The European Union is closing its external borders for 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Movement within EU member nations will still be allowed.
- Rob Schmitz
$200 million in COVID-19 emergency funding approved for Washington state

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed several new laws in response to the Washington state coronavirus outbreak. The measures authorize millions in financial aid for government agencies, federally recognized tribes responding to COVID-19, as well as businesses impacted by mandatory shutdowns.
- Liz Brazile
Coronavirus debrief: Tuesday edition

As of Tuesday afternoon, at least 1,012 people in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by Coronavirus. That includes 52 deaths. The situation is evolving rapidly. KUOW’s Paige Browning is here to recap what we should know today.
- Paige Browning
The Bay Area has been ordered to shelter-in-place. What does that entail?

Kim Malcolm talks with KQED science reporter Lesley McClurg
- Kim Malcolm
Vice President Pence On The Latest Federal Efforts To Confront Coronavirus

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who sat down with Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday afternoon to talk about the Trump administration's efforts to tackle the coronavirus threat.
- Steve Inskeep
How To Do Social Distancing Correctly, And Other Listener Questions Answered

Here are answers to some basic questions about coronavirus — including just what social distancing means for friends, family and children.
- Allison Aubrey

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