The List Goes On and On: Can “Contact Tracing” Help Get us Back to Normal Life?

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🗓️ 13 April 2020

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

There’s been a lot of talk lately about when it’s OK to ‘reopen the economy.’ Public health experts say one thing that could get us to that point is contact tracing. We’ll explain why. Meanwhile: meat processing plants across the country have been shutting down over COVID-19 concerns. We’ll look at what this means for the food supply chain and those who work in it. Also on today’s show: there’s some big news about the global oil supply. We’ll tell you what it could mean for you at the gas pump. Plus: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders officially endorses his old rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370 to shout-out a loved one or share how you’re helping your community during the pandemic. You might hear your message on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, April 13th.
0:03.2	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.7	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.6	they matter.
0:10.2	So you might be hearing the phrase contact tracing when it comes to different ways to slow
0:15.2	down the COVID-19 outbreak.
0:16.9	We'll dive into what it is and why for the US it's easier said than done.
0:21.9	Then we'll take a look at meat processing plants shutting down across the country and
0:26.2	what this can mean for the food supply chain.
0:28.8	And finally, there's some big news about the global oil supply.
0:32.0	We'll tell you what it can mean for you at the gas pump.
0:34.5	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:36.6	Let's skim this.
0:38.8	Today's episode is brought to you by H&R Block Tax Pro Go.
0:43.0	Expert Tax Prep without the office visit.
0:46.0	Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts.
0:53.2	And we're going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know.
0:56.3	Starting with the three big developments of the day.
0:59.7	Millions of Americans are asking, when do we get back to normal life?
1:03.7	We heard a few different answers this weekend.
1:06.4	Reports say the Trump administration is eyeing May 1st as a possible goal for when we can
1:10.8	head back to the workplace.
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