In The Moment ... February 26, 2020 Show 761 Hour 1

President Donald Trump plans to brief the nation this evening on U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control are advising communities to assess their readiness and educate the public. Meanwhile, South Dakota is experiencing widespread influenza activity across the state, including hospitalizations and deaths. Dr. Josh Clayton is the state epidemiologist. He joins us for an update on the flu and on the state's readiness for a COVID-19 outbreak. UPDATE: https://news.sd.gov/newsitem.aspx?id=26450

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