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This is New: Voting During a Pandemic

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4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2020

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

The COVID-19 caseload in the US topped 5,000 today, but Florida, Illinois and Arizona kept calm and carried on with primary voting. Meanwhile: are we on the cusp of a lockdown? We’ll explain how federal and local governments are differing in their responses. Also: COVID-19 could create a new kind of medical problem. Listen to what’s keeping the CEO of the American Red Cross up at night.  We’d love to hear your tips for helping your community during the COVID-19 outbreak. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370. If you or someone you know would like to donate blood, you can learn more at: redcross.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's Tuesday, March 17th.

0:03.1

Welcome to Schim this.

0:04.5

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why

0:08.1

they matter.

0:09.7

Today voters are heading to the polls, but how do you vote when COVID-19 is spreading?

0:14.4

Well, in some states, you don't.

0:16.6

We'll explain.

0:17.6

Then, the head of the American Red Cross has a pro tip for how you can help others.

0:22.5

And finally, a new way to see the world's greatest works of art from the comfort of your

0:26.3

couch.

0:27.3

We're here to make your evening smarter.

0:28.9

Let's Schim this.

0:39.3

There have been over 5,000 reported infections of COVID-19 in the U.S. and at least 75 people

0:45.3

have died.

0:46.7

As the government continues to push social distancing and find ways to help the economy,

0:51.0

we got a bunch of news this afternoon.

0:53.2

Uber and Lyft announced they're suspending their car poll options to keep people from

0:57.0

sitting too close together in a car.

0:59.5

Meanwhile, in an effort to stimulate the economy, the Trump administration says they want

1:03.7

to send checks to Americans who need money over the next 2 weeks.

1:07.4

TBD on whether that proposal will become a reality.

1:11.1

But when it comes to the 2020 presidential election, the show must go on.

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