Coronavirus tests, stimulus package

Members of the Army and Air National Guard register people at a COVID-19 mobile testing center in Glenn Island Park, New Rochelle, March 14, 2020.

Members of the Army and Air National Guard register people at a COVID-19 mobile testing center in Glenn Island Park, New Rochelle, March 14, 2020. Credit: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Amouris Coss.

A California epidemiologist talks about whether shelter-in-place efforts are effective so far, plus the status of tests and a potential treatment for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Senate fails to move forward a $2 trillion stimulus package. The bill includes billions for struggling businesses, and sending more than $1000 directly to Americans.

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin