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Washington Post Health and Medicine Reporter Lenny Bernstein, who broke the story about the Solano County COVID-19 patient, joined us for a special segment of Insight to discuss the coronavirus. Here are some highlights from the conversation.

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What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In California

February 27, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Helga Salinas

With the continued spread of COVID-19 in California there are a lot of questions about the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are some answers from experts and public health officials about what the public should know.

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California Pushes For More Coronavirus Testing After First Case Of Community Transmission

February 27, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials said the state wants to expand testing for the disease, including for people showing possible symptoms and not just those who have travelled outside the country.

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A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For Coronavirus

February 27, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.

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Interview: Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Dean Blumberg On What To Know About Coronavirus

February 27, 2020

UC Davis Dr. Dean Blumberg joined CapRadio's Insight to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. He says people should wash their hands and stay home from work if they feel ill, but that they shouldn’t panic.

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Financial Market Jitters, Global Trade And The Coronavirus

February 25, 2020

On Monday, global stock markets tumbled more than 3 percent, apparently in reaction to the continuing spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19. The latest increase in cases hit South Korea, Iran and Italy.

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Annual Flu Activity Is Still High

February 25, 2020

While world markets and national governments focus on COVID-19’s spread, annual flu season is still very much underway. In parts of the world, cases are decreasing. But the World Health Organization says North America still has elevated levels.

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Coronavirus Rapidly Spreads While Flu Season Continues

February 11, 2020

Reports about the rapid spread of the coronavirus are creating fear. And the numbers are staggering: over 42,600 infections and more than 1,000 dead. Misinformation is spreading, too. Meanwhile, it’s still annual flu season.

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Survey: Americans Agree Health Care System Needs Fixing

February 10, 2020

Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing: Our health care system needs fixing.