Spike in California Coronavirus Cases Raise Concerns About Reopening, Holiday Travel

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🗓️ 12 November 2020

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Coronavirus cases reached their highest level with nearly 140,000 cases nationwide reported on Tuesday. Much of the surge is concentrated in the Midwest, but the West Coast is also seeing an uptick. The number of infections has steadily risen nationwide since September and will likely keep climbing as cold weather forces people indoors and Americans travel for the holidays. Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over what will happen with President Donald Trump still in office and President-elect Joe Biden setting up a response that may come too late for many Americans. We talk about why the U.S. has struggled to contain the coronavirus and what measures California is taking to prevent a winter surge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:56.0	Okay. very. From KQED. From KQED. From KQED, public radio in San Francisco, I'm Mina Kim. Coming up on forum, the U.S. has seen a massive surge in coronavirus cases. Even more troubling and unprecedented rise in hospitalizations.
1:00.0	We look at the situation in the Midwest and what California can do to prevent it from getting as bad here.
1:06.0	But first, is the surge in cases making you rethink, seeing people, or traveling for the holidays?
1:12.1	What are you grappling with as you approach holiday planning?
1:15.2	Tell us by calling 866733-6786, posting comments at KQBD Forum on Twitter or Facebook,
1:21.9	or emailing forum at KQBD.org.
1:24.6	We want to hear from you after this news.
1:44.0	This is Forum. I'm Nina Kim. Scientists, physicians, public health officials are all deeply concerned about the holiday season as coronavirus cases surge to levels unseen in the U.S., and people from different households are more likely to gather and celebrate.
1:53.0	What are you doing to keep yourself and others safe over the holidays?
1:57.0	Are you grappling with canceling travel plans, seeing loved ones in person,
2:02.7	or maybe you're already working to make a virtual gathering special? Joining me now to take
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