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The latest updates about the new coronavirus, the people affected by it -- and the people fighting it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast... more
FAQs about PBS News Hour - Novel Coronavirus:How many episodes does PBS News Hour - Novel Coronavirus have?The podcast currently has 501 episodes available.
April 22, 2020Jane Goodall on animal-human interconnectedness amid the pandemicWe mark this 50th anniversary of Earth Day with Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists and environmentalists. A new National Geographic documentary explores her life and work, teaching generations how interconnected we are with the natural world. Jeffrey Brown talks to Goodall about her career and mission -- and the pandemic that has brought modern civilization to its knees....more7minPlay
April 21, 2020What's different about the latest Senate coronavirus aid billOn Tuesday, the Senate renewed its effort to mitigate economic pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers approved a $483 billion relief package including money for hospitals, testing and small business lending -- especially targeted to business categories less successful in securing funding through previous legislation. Amna Nawaz reports, and Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss....more8minPlay
April 21, 2020Why doctors are worried about severe kidney damage in some COVID-19 patientsAlthough the novel coronavirus is known for causing respiratory symptoms, there are new questions about its impact on other parts of the body. COVID-19 may be linked in some patients with increases in inflammation of the heart as well as injury to other organs and tissues. William Brangham talks to Yale University's Dr. Alan Kliger about one of the concerning trends: serious kidney damage....more6minPlay
April 21, 2020How Uganda's history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19Poor health care infrastructure in some African countries is making them particularly susceptible to the novel coronavirus. But the nation of Uganda has only 58 confirmed cases so far, and experts say its experience with previous viral outbreaks, such as Ebola, meant it was already prepared for this pandemic. Special correspondent Michael Baleke reports from the capital city of Kampala....more6minPlay
April 21, 2020We need a vaccine to vanquish COVID-19. Here's how scientists are trying to find itScience correspondent Miles O'Brien has spent the past few weeks in Seattle, reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and producing a film for FRONTLINE about how things unfolded in the city where the disease made its U.S. debut. He joins William Brangham to discuss the global push to find an effective vaccine and therapeutic treatments, plus shares a preview of the FRONTLINE special on the pandemic....more8minPlay
April 21, 2020How Trump plans to limit U.S. immigrationIn his daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump discussed his new push to limit U.S. immigration via a forthcoming executive order. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of the expected 60-day partial suspension, why some critics are arguing it's "a step too far" and how legal challenges to the order might ensue....more3minPlay
April 21, 2020What the world looks like when humans stay homeAs much of the globe continues to stay home to practice social distancing, vibrant cities have gone quiet, and animals are freer to roam. The rare absence of human activity grants us a special glimpse of what the world might be like without us in it. Jeffrey Brown has the story for ongoing coverage of arts and culture, Canvas....more5minPlay
April 20, 2020Crowds gather to protest restrictions, but health experts issue grim warning...more5minPlay
April 20, 2020Why getting the U.S. back to normal in the next couple months is a 'fantasy'As the novel coronavirus pandemic wears on, debate is brewing over how long the associated shutdowns should last. The New York Times' Donald McNeil has covered epidemics for close to two decades and reported recently on why American society could continue to be disrupted by COVID-19 for the next two years. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the epidemiological and medical realities of COVID-19....more8minPlay
April 20, 2020How the COVID-19 pandemic is sending American agriculture into chaosCOVID-19 is disrupting agriculture on many levels. The Trump administration recently announced it will spend $19 billion to help farmers. But they aren't the only group in need of support -- undocumented immigrants are roughly half of American farmworkers, and they have been excluded from the federal aid. Stephanie Sy reports and talks to agriculture reporter Amy Mayer of Iowa Public Radio....more11minPlay
FAQs about PBS News Hour - Novel Coronavirus:How many episodes does PBS News Hour - Novel Coronavirus have?The podcast currently has 501 episodes available.