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Coronavirus pandemic exposes U.S. vulnerabilities in times of crisis

As the U.S. grapples with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans say they’re not satisfied with the government’s response. A new article in The Atlantic argues it’s the result of “serious underlying conditions” of a failing state. Author George Packer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss what it will take to fix the nation’s broken systems. Source

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“London Calling”: Britain cancels VE Day celebrations

Next Friday, VE Day will commemorate 75 years since the end of World War II. But celebrations have been largely canceled across the U.K. because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this week’s edition of “London Calling,” Simon Bates reflects on the subdued celebration of a turning point in history. Source

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Understanding immunity’s role in the coronavirus pandemic

A group of medical experts warn the coronavirus pandemic could last up to two years and won’t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world’s population is immune. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss what we know about immunity in the battle against COVID-19. Source

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Michigan expands coronavirus testing but grapples with supply shortages

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s emergency order after its Republican legislature declined to do so. While the state has worked to ramp up testing, parts are still plagued by critical shortages in staffing and PPE, and some say the efforts to expand COVID-19 tests came too late. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman who says her hospital worker mother died after being denied a test at the same hospital multiple times for our series, “State of Testing.” Source

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