Hold The Plane: The US Preps for COVID-19

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🗓️ 12 March 2020

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Last night President Trump addressed the nation to explain how the US is responding to COVID-19. He talked up the importance of keeping the disease out of the country. But remember: it’s already here. We dive into the complications with testing and treating, and why there’s a lot more work that the US needs to do to be prepared. Meanwhile: if you’re still considering traveling, we’ll tell you what you might need to know when it comes to booking it. Also on the show: it’s Census season, and the government is rolling out a new online option to help you out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Thursday, March 12th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schimbis.
0:04.4	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.1	they matter.
0:09.8	Last night, President Trump addressed the nation to explain how the U.S. is responding
0:13.5	to COVID-19.
0:14.5	He talked about the importance of keeping the disease out of the U.S.
0:18.5	But remember, it's already here.
0:20.8	Then with all these new travel restrictions and government advisories, there's suddenly
0:24.7	a lot more to consider if you're in the middle of planning a big trip.
0:28.0	We'll break it all down for you.
0:29.8	And finally, heads up.
0:31.5	You've got mail.
0:33.0	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:34.9	Let's Schimbis.
0:38.8	Today's episode is brought to you by Panera's unlimited coffee subscription.
0:43.0	Your cup is always full.
0:47.7	COVID-19 has been in the U.S. for a few weeks.
0:50.4	But for some, the situation really started to sink in last night when national treasure
0:55.0	Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson caught the disease while in Australia.
0:59.4	Or maybe it was when President Trump gave a rare televised address from the Oval Office
1:04.5	to the nation.
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