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Face Masks, Testing And 'Surge' Planning: Health Officials Offer The Latest On COVID-19

A medical worker at Burlington's UVM Medical Center exits a mobile clinic with an armful of medical supplies on March 27, 2020.
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A medical worker at Burlington's UVM Medical Center exits a mobile clinic with an armful of medical supplies on March 27, 2020.

Vermont Department of Health officials are encouraging the public to wear cloth masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. (That's in addition to regular hand-washing and social distancing). It's among the latest guidance as Vermont nears a predicted peak in COVID-19 cases. This hour, we talk with health experts and answer your questions about keeping the public safe. 

Our guests are:

  • Tracy Dolan, deputy commissioner for the Vermont Department of Health
  • Dr. Jessie Leyse, infectious disease physician at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin

Share your questions about COVID-19 in the comments below.

Broadcast live on Monday, Apri 6, 2020 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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