COVID testing and hospital capacity buckle during pandemic surge

DHA’s Ready and Resilient Award allows staff of military hospitals and clinics to recognize examples of teamwork and team resilience during the pandemic.

DHA’s Ready and Resilient Award allows staff of military hospitals and clinics to recognize examples of teamwork and team resilience during the pandemic. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle/RELEASED

As COVID cases surge across the country, some states say they're nearing the point where they'll have to ration care to those with a better chance of survival. We'll look at the different types of COVID tests, how accurate they are, and how much people should rely on testing as a barometer of safety risk in general. The pandemic has decimated the entertainment economy, especially here in Southern California. These are also the jobs that will be the last to come back. And two new gaming consoles mark the start of the pandemic holiday shopping season. We'll look at how they're pushing the gaming industry forward. 

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin, Rebecca Mooney