This week's episode explores what happens when schools, conferences, and even offices shut down. Also: tips for working from home.
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Lees meerDr. Seema Yasmin, director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, shares how to protect yourself and others in this alarming time.
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Lees meerAs the coronavirus spreads, telling your physician ox of a father to wash his hands and stockpile beans feels abnormal. But these are abnormal times.
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