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New book shows how disinformation, mistrust fueled pandemic

New book shows how disinformation, mistrust worsened pandemic in the U.S.

11/04/2021

PBS News Hour

New book shows how disinformation, mistrust fueled pandemic

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New book shows how disinformation, mistrust worsened pandemic in the U.S.

The U.S. has passed another tragic pandemic milestone — 750,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book, "World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One," focuses in part on what America could have done differently to save lives. Gupta joins Judy Woodruff with more.

11/04/2021

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