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Will antibody testing help ease lockdown restrictions?
S2020 E128 - 6m 35s
As scientists rush to find a vaccine that could end the global pandemic, some cities and states in the U.S. are relying on antibody testing to get a better picture of how the virus has spread and how many people it has infected. Others are pinning their hopes on the idea that antibodies could mean immunity from COVID-19. ProPublica reporter Caroline Chen joins Karina Mitchell to discuss.
Tenant groups call for a rent strike as economy flounders
S2020 E128 - 5m 27s
The first of May marked the second rent day since coronavirus shutdowns began. With more than 30 million people filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, tenant groups across the country on Friday called for a rent strike until the economy recovers. NewsHour Weekend producer Sam Weber has more.
California shuts down beaches as crowds flock to the coast
S2020 E128 - 6m 17s
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday closed all beaches in Orange County after thousands flocked to the coast amid the ongoing global pandemic. The move came as pressure has been mounting on officials to reopen some business in the state. Los Angeles Times reporter Phil Willon joins Karina Mitchell for more on the state's lockdown, Newsom's decree and the public's response.
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