Why Are Some Countries Doing Better Than Others?

A new study suggests the coronavirus is both more common and less deadly than it first appeared, NPR's Jon Hamilton reports . From NPR's Joel Rose: a shortage of machines to process tests is the latest bottleneck in the pandemic supply chain. Certain countries like New Zealand, Germany and several nations in Asia have been successful in controlling the coronvavirus. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports on how leadership played a strong role. Mara Gay is 33-years-old, lives in New York City and got sick with COVID-19 in April. She spoke with NPR's Michel Martin about her long recovery process, despite being young and healthy. Plus, two teenagers who were looking forward to competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was cancelled this week. Find and support your local public radio station Sign up for 'The New Normal' newsletter This episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy