Demonstrators take part in an “American Patriot Rally,” organized on April 30 by Michigan United for Liberty on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, demanding the reopening of businesses. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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The U.S. has more coronavirus deaths than any country in the world. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the number of American fatalities is likely an under count.
Nearly 40% of households making less than $40,000 a year lost a job in March. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that additional government spending may be necessary to avoid long-lasting economic fallout.
A small but vocal minority of people are pushing back against public health measures that experts say are life-saving. It’s not the first time Americans have resisted government measures during a pandemic. Listen to Embedded’s episode on the backlash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and NPR One.
President Trump has prioritized getting sports running again after the coronavirus lockdown. But NPR’s Scott Detrow reports the idea is facing logistical and safety challenges.
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This episode was produced by Gabriela Saldivia, Anne Li and Brent Baughman, and edited by Beth Donovan.
