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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Coronavirus questions answered

    The CDC confirmed on Wednesday that a Northern California woman had coronavirus. As it spreads, we have a UC Davis doctor answer your questions. How likely will you get coronavirus? How is it transmitted? Should you travel?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 27, 2020 • 50m Listen

    The CDC confirmed on Wednesday that a Northern California woman had coronavirus. As it spreads, we have a UC Davis doctor answer your questions. How likely will you get coronavirus? How is it transmitted? Should you travel?

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      Democratic Party concerned about Bernie Sanders as frontrunner

      Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is leading the delegate race in the Democratic primary. He’s been the top vote getter in all three state primaries so far.

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      9 min
    2. 8:55

      California doctor answers your coronavirus questions

      The CDC confirmed on Wednesday that a Northern California woman had coronavirus. Several new countries have reported cases in the last 24 hours, including Brazil, Greece, and Georgia. As concern spread, we posted a Twitter call-out for your questions. We get answers from Dr. Michael Wilkes of UC Davis.

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      13 min
    3. 21:40

      Mike Pence now oversees US coronavirus response. What’s his science record?

      On Wednesday, President Trump put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the U.S.

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      7 min
    4. 28:40

      Profile: LA District Attorney candidate Rachel Rossi

      Next Tuesday, voters will decide LA County’s next district attorney, who oversees the largest prosecutorial office in the country. Jackie Lacey is the current DA. She’s facing two challengers from the left.

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      8 min
    5. 36:56

      LACMA loses Ahmanson Foundation support as it undergoes redesign

      The Ahmanson Foundation has donated $130 million worth of art to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), but they won’t be doing that anymore.

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      13 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Sarah Sweeney

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      Associate producer

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      Democratic Party concerned about Bernie Sanders as frontrunner

    2. 8:5513 min

      California doctor answers your coronavirus questions

    3. 21:407 min

      Mike Pence now oversees US coronavirus response. What’s his science record?

    4. 28:408 min

      Profile: LA District Attorney candidate Rachel Rossi

    5. 36:5613 min

      LACMA loses Ahmanson Foundation support as it undergoes redesign

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