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How would we survive a second coronavirus wave in the fall?

Jun 11, 2020, 1:18 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 9:19 am

KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss new modeling from the IHME predicting a second wave of coronavirus cases in September and another 55,000 deaths across the United States.

Governor Inslee launches a public awareness campaign to encourage mask wearing, which could be our new normal (at least until a trusted vaccine is widely available).

Gov. Inslee hopes to expand PPE stockpile, launches #WearAMaskWA

Dave Ross discusses his thoughts after an interview Thursday with Alex Berenson, outspoken doubter of apocalyptic coronavirus scenarios, which you can listen to in full here.

And a quick look at job market recovery — economists say it could take up to two years before we’re able to bounce back fully.

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How would we survive a second coronavirus wave in the fall?