Coronavirus Special Report: Public health experts fear a surge in COVID-19 in the fall

By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell

Posted August 11, 2020 at 4:22pm

In today’s episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the world in the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19.

Show Notes:

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