Press Play with Madeleine Brand
New COVID cases in California hit an all-time high. Here’s a fact-check on how the virus spreads
People have repeatedly heard that stopping the spread of COVID-19 requires wearing a face mask, staying six feet apart, and socializing only outdoors. Socializing is the drive behind this recent surge.
By Madeleine Brand • • 10m ListenPeople have repeatedly heard that stopping the spread of COVID-19 requires wearing a face mask, staying six feet apart, and socializing only outdoors. Socializing is the drive behind this recent surge. Restaurants have put tables shoulder-to-shoulder on sidewalks and/or set up big tents full of people. Is that safe? What are the chances of getting COVID-19 at these outdoor gathering spots?
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2 of 5Some schools stay open as COVID hits record numbers- 0:00As COVID surges in California, what do the new restrictions mean for schools?
- 8:16New COVID cases in California hit an all-time high. Here’s a fact-check on how the virus spreadsYou’re reading this
- 18:26Scientists are training dogs to sniff out COVID-19 at airports and other public places
- 26:37The 40-hour work week is increasingly obsolete and unnecessary in COVID era, says author
- 35:38Newsmax and One America News are luring Trump supporters after Fox called Arizona for Biden