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Respiratory Therapists Are On The Frontline Of Coronavirus Battle

7:17am April 02, 2020

Tom Barnes of Northeastern University's Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership Program tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that operating a ventilator takes skill and a lot of training.

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Nanny Tries To Figure Out How To Make Up For Lost Work

7:03am April 02, 2020

Heather Clough, a nanny in Whitman, Mass., describes how the coronavirus pandemic has put her out of work. The parents she nannies for are both out of work.

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Florida Joins Other States Issuing Stay-At-Home Orders

6:32am April 02, 2020

After weeks of pressure, Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida residents to stay at home. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Greg Allen in Miami and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about the order.

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News Brief: Coronavirus Restrictions And Orders, Presidential Campaign

6:30am April 02, 2020

President Trump says he's considering restricting some domestic travel. Florida orders residents to stay at home. And, the coronavirus nearly bumps the presidential campaign from news headlines.

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Wellness Matrix Group has claimed to sell an at-home coronavirus test that is "FDA Approved." But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says, "the FDA has not authorized any test that is available to purchase for testing yourself at home for COVID-19."

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Exclusive: California Company Under Scrutiny For 'At-Home' Coronavirus Test Claims

6:00am April 02, 2020

by Tom Dreisbach

The Wellness Matrix Group has offered customers an "at-home kit" for coronavirus testing that is "FDA Approved." But the agency has not approved any such tests, and customers say they feel scammed.

D.C. Neighborhood Puts On A Safe Distance Talent Show

5:53am April 02, 2020

by Michael May

With strict social distancing measures, many communities look for safe ways to come together and be entertained. A Washington, D.C., neighborhood threw its first Lawrence Street COVID-19 talent show.

Federal Relief Aid To Airlines Comes With Strings Attached

5:53am April 02, 2020

by David Schaper

The government explains what airlines must do to get a share of $50 billion in aid. It includes maintaining minimal service to where they flow now, and no consolidating flights between carriers.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Wednesday.

FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Exaggerates Criticism Of Military In Fighting Coronavirus

11:39pm April 01, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

In describing the steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic, Defense Secretary Mark Esper claimed some are calling for the entire U.S. military to cease operations. But that's not true.

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Listener Questions On Wearing Masks In Public

9:49pm April 01, 2020

by Maria Godoy

An NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about whether or not people should wear masks in public, after reports that federal public health officials are reconsidering mask guidance.