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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Retail, Social Distancing, Work From Home Tips

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Published May 15, 2020 at 7:51 PM CDT
Few people are seen at Times Square on Friday. Retail sales plummeted 16.4% in April, a record drop, as millions of Americans stayed home.
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Few people are seen at Times Square on Friday. Retail sales plummeted 16.4% in April, a record drop, as millions of Americans stayed home.

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we answer your questions about the economy and retail. We'll also answer your questions about social distancing and sleep issues, and offer some tips for working from home.

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