Can Travel Bans Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus? 2020-03-16

The Takeaway

Can Travel Bans Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus? 

What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Our Mental Health

As the U.S. and other countries struggle to contain COVID-19, there’s an epidemic of another sort taking place: mass anxiety.

Local Officials Ease Water Shut-off Rules Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As the spread of the coronavirus continues across the U.S., leaders in some cities are taking action to make sure all residents have access to running water.

NASA is Accepting Applications for New Astronauts: Extensive Travel Required 

NASA is taking applications for astronauts for the first time in four years. These new astronauts are likely to be part of future expeditions to the Moon and Mars.

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How is the Coronavirus Impacting the 2020 Census?

To find out how the coronavirus could impact the census count, The Takeaway speaks wither with census expert Terri Ann Lowenthal.

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