The Coronavirus Goes Global

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What began as a public health crisis in China is well on the way to becoming a pandemic. And while there is a lot of news about the coronavirus, there is also a lack of understanding about the severity of the threat. As officials warn of a potential outbreak in the U.S., we ask: How bad could the coronavirus get? Guest: Donald G. McNeil Jr. (https://www.nytimes.com/by/donald-g-mcneil-jr?smid=pc-thedaily), a science and health reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:


President Trump sought to reassure (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/26/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-cdc.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage) the country that the U.S. government was controlling the spread of the coronavirus after his administration weathered days of criticism.
Here are the latest updates (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/world/coronavirus-news.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-coronavirus&variant=show&region=TOP_BANNER&context=storyline_menu) on the illness’s sweep around the world, with cases in at least 44 countries.
What can you do to protect yourself and your family (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/prepare-for-coronavirus.html) from the virus?


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