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Dr. Jon LaPook: No time to abandon science

As we reach a point in the COVID-19 pandemic when some states are tempted to open sooner than health experts say they should, Dr. Jon LaPook notes that this is the time to double-down on science, not to abandon it. Source

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The enduring Henry Winkler

The Emmy-winning actor was preparing to film the third season of the hit HBO series “Barry,” when COVID-19 put production on hold – but he’s not exactly sitting still Source

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Henry Winkler speaks, at his door

Henry Winkler was preparing to film the third season of the hit HBO series “Barry,” when COVID-19 put production on hold. Correspondent Tracy Smith visits Winkler through his back door in L.A., where he is quarantining, to find out how the Emmy-winning actor – who became a household name playing The Fonz on “Happy Days” – has endured, providing a measure of comfort both to longtime fans and young readers of his children’s books. Source

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How the fight against polio was won

When a mysterious and deadly virus swept America beginning in the early 20th century, scientists succeeded in developing a vaccine, a triumph that researchers are working to replicate in our battle today against COVID-19 Source

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Conquering the polio epidemic

Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, and talks with documentary filmmaker Carl Kurlander (“The Shot Felt ‘Round the World”); Dr. Paul Duprex, who is trying to replicate Dr. Jonas Salk’s success in his research for a vaccine for COVID-19; and Joanne Yager, who survived polio as a teenager and now, at 83, runs a support group for polio survivors in Arizona called Polio Epic Tucson. Source

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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 5/3

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver examines how scientists won the war against the 20th century polio epidemic. Plus: Seth Doane interviews survivors of coronavirus; Pauley talks with Marlo Thomas and Phil Donohue, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, about their book that explores the secrets behind successful marriages; Tracy Smith chats with “Barry” and “Happy Days” star Henry Winkler; Jill Schlesinger examines retail winners and losers from the pandemic; Mo Rocca dishes up some comfort food, while Martha Stewart is in the kitchen baking a special treat; comedian Jim Gaffigan realizes something he’s missing in his seventh week of quarantine; and David Pogue welcomes the creators of entertaining and music-filled quarantine videos to their very own awards ceremony – the “Sunday Morning” Sunny Awards! Source

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