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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Natalie Dean, an assistant professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida, about the real fatality rates of COVID-19 — and why estimates vary.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to the New Orleans-based band about their project to preserve the centuries-old Louisiana French dialect through music and how the city is coping with the coronavirus crisis.

Naval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.

Smithfield's South Dakota plant, which handles 5% of U.S. pork production, has become a coronavirus hot spot, with 783 workers testing positive for the virus so far and two of them dying.

Streamers and networks like HBO and AppleTV+ are offering access for free during the pandemic lockdown, and old standbys like PBS are revisiting or reinventing offerings.

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we discuss the facts and falsehoods about the coronavirus. We'll also answer your questions about vaccines and dating during the pandemic.

Lisa Bonos, who writes about dating and relationships for the Washington Post, advises listeners on building new and navigating old relationships during the pandemic.

Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.

Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, debunks popular misconceptions about COVID-19.

The $2 trillion response legislation Congress approved late last month calls for the Government Accountability Office to monitor the spending and the overall federal response to the pandemic.