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Body Week: Contagious respiratory diseases

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Heard On The Morning Show
The lungs of COVID-19 patient on a computer screen
A doctor shows the lungs of COVID-19 patient on a computer screen at the MontLegia CHC hospital in Liege, Belgium, Friday, March 27, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. Francisco Seco/AP Photo

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 97 pediatric deaths due to flu this season. As “Body Week” continues on “The Morning Show,” we visit the lungs to talk about contagious childhood and adult respiratory diseases.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Dr. Louella Amos Guest

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