Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction

In a normal year, a job at the World Health Organization is already challenging. Now, it’s front and center in the global battle against Covid-19 while under fire from the President of the United States. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Maria Van Kerkhove, the technical lead on Covid-19 for WHO.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The US just reached a grim milestone: 200,000 deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. As part of the Citizen by CNN conference, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about where the country is now, as well as the science and strategy for how to prevent more lives from being lost. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We’re six weeks away from Election Day, and voting may look very different this year. As the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation, it’s not too early to start making a plan for how you’re going to vote. In this episode, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks safety at the polls and mail-in ballots.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

As some states move forward with reopening, many people are still uncertain about the safest way to eat out at a restaurant, go to the movies, or hit the gym. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions and offers guidance for how public health measures can help keep us safe. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A recent CDC study suggests more people are experiencing suicidal thoughts since the pandemic hit. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to suicide survivor and mental health advocate Kevin Hines about coping with depression, and how best to help those who are struggling right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Until six months ago, some of 3M’s best-known products were Post-It Notes and Scotch Tape. Now, the company has gained global attention for being the world’s largest manufacturer of N95 respirator masks. In this episode, CNN anchor Poppy Harlow has an exclusive interview with 3M CEO Mike Roman.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The economic recession caused by Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women, especially women of color. CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga speaks to Nicole Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research about how this pandemic has exposed the gaps in our childcare and employment systems. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Social isolation during the pandemic can have surprising effects on the brain. Research suggests our social skills may be suffering. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Stephanie Cacioppo about how and why this is happening.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The President is pushing for a Covid-19 vaccine before the election, but is that realistic? Or safe? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Moncef Slaoui, Chief Advisor of Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government’s Covid-19 vaccine program. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The entertainment industry is adapting in all kinds of ways during the pandemic, from mannequins on set to robotic cameras. CNN senior writer Lisa Respers France joins CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the fall TV schedule.    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.