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May 25

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How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return

Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang…

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May 22

Watch 4:37
Americans prepare for a Memorial Day transformed by COVID-19

By William Brangham

On Friday, President Trump declared houses of worship “essential," calling on governors to reopen them. Some beaches and lakes are also allowing visitors as Americans mark the Memorial Day holiday. But as the pandemic rages on, flags across the country…

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May 20

Watch 4:01
All 50 states partially reopen as CDC quietly releases its guidelines

By Stephanie Sy

All 50 states have now taken some steps to reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns. Their approaches vary, with only minor restrictions remaining in states like Texas, while New York still has strict limitations in place. Federal guidance from the CDC was…

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May 19

Watch 7:35
Newsom: California reopening ‘driven by evidence, not ideology’

California was one of the first U.S. states to see a significant outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but in the past few weeks, the curve of infection there has flattened. As a result, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced plans to…

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May 18

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As restrictions are lifted, how to apply lessons from health care workers to daily life

In all but two U.S. states, stay-at-home orders are being lifted, and businesses are reopening. But can the lifting of restrictions be safe, when COVID-19 is still increasing in many parts of the country? Atul Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham…

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May 15

Watch 4:23
House debates another round of pandemic aid as Trump vows, ‘We’re back’

In the U.S., more than 87,000 people have died from COVID-19, and another 300,000 have recovered from it. The House of Representatives is considering another round of federal relief, but Republicans, and even some Democrats, dismissed the proposed bill as…

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May 14

Watch 6:45
Will college campuses reopen in the fall? Cal State’s chancellor weighs in

Colleges and universities across the country are wrestling with how and when to reopen for classes in the fall. While some are planning to bring students and faculty back to campus, others feel such a move would be unwise and…

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May 12

Watch 5:52
Health officials warn lawmakers that lifting restrictions could trigger new outbreaks

By Amna Nawaz

New warnings from U.S. public health officials Tuesday emphasized that the national fight against COVID-19 is far from over -- and that lifting restrictions too quickly could cause unnecessary deaths. The sobering message was delivered as senior health figures, including…

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May 08

Watch 3:52
How this California artist is providing ‘Flowers for Sick People’

By William Brangham

During this strange era of shutdowns and social distancing, artists, athletes and musicians across the country are trying to find new ways to channel their energy and share their passion. William Brangham has the story of a California artist who's…

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May 07

Watch 6:46
Public health expert decries ‘total abdication of federal leadership’ on COVID-19 testing

More than half of U.S. states have started lifting pandemic restrictions and reopening their economies. But questions remain about how to resume business while maintaining social distancing. In addition, testing for COVID-19 remains relatively limited, with about 250,000 tests per…

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