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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Nursing Homes, Death Toll And Summer Travel

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Published May 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM EDT
A child attempts to fly a kite in the backyard in Arlington, Va. on April 9, with nearby parks closed due to the coronavirus outbreak and orders to stay at home. As summer begins, many are wondering what they can do if they can't travel because of the pandemic.
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A child attempts to fly a kite in the backyard in Arlington, Va. on April 9, with nearby parks closed due to the coronavirus outbreak and orders to stay at home. As summer begins, many are wondering what they can do if they can't travel because of the pandemic.

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, a doctor answers some of your questions about COVID-19 in nursing homes. We'll also answer your questions about the nation's death toll, retirement and summer travel.

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