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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
A Reading List For The Social Distancing Era, From Author Jade Chang
Chinese American writer Jade Chang shares which books she's reading while she's stuck at home during the coronavirus social distancing.
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Faces Shutdown Of Tourism-Dependent Economy
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak about the growing coronavirus outbreak in his state, which has an economy reliant on gaming and tourism.
Member Of Now-Disbanded National Security Council Pandemic Response Team Speaks
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Luciana Borio, former FDA chief scientist who later served on the National Security Council global health security team before it was disbanded under President Trump.
The Timeline Of Lifting Social Distancing Depends On Ramping Up Testing
by Allison Aubrey
Public health experts say we do not have enough data yet to determine when social distancing recommendations can be lifted. Many say the President's Easter timeline is not based on science.
'Call Your Friends': The Importance Of Maintaining Friendships During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with science journalist Lydia Denworth about the biological effects of friendship — and why friends are so important to well-being, especially during the pandemic.
Farm Workers Can't Keep Their Distance, And Can't Get Into The U.S. To Work
by Sarah Gonzalez
The people who harvest food face two challenges right now: tighter border controls keeping many away from the fields, and cramped living quarters that make social distancing almost impossible.
Forecasting The Long-Term Effects Of The Coronavirus On American Society
What will the long-term effects of the coronavirus be years and decades from now? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to The Atlantic's Ed Yong about how American society may be transformed by the pandemic.
India Coronavirus Numbers Remain Low, But Dearth Of Hospital Facilities Causes Worry
by Lauren Frayer
India has fewer hospital beds and ventilators per capita than almost any other country. Rural hospitals lack basic sanitation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promising $2 billion for health care.
Prime Minister Johnson And U.K. Health Secretary Test Positive For Coronavirus
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his health secretary have both tested positive for the coronavirus. Johnson says he has mild symptoms, but will continue to lead the government.
How Coronavirus Could Disrupt The Supply Chain For Food
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bloomberg agriculture editor Millie Munshi about how the coronavirus pandemic could disrupt the global food supply chain.
Loss Of Smell Or Taste Emerges As Possible Precursor To Some COVID-19 Cases
A team of British doctors, citing anecdotal evidence from around the world, believe that losing the senses of smell or taste may be symptoms of contracting the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus Updates: Trump Signs Relief Bill
NPR politics and science correspondents round up the latest news in the federal response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States, including of the passage of the emergency rescue bill.