NPR Coronavirus Updates

Countries Slammed Their Borders Shut To Stop Coronavirus. But Is It Doing Any Good?

By Geoff Brumfiel,
Thomas Wilburn
Published May 15, 2020 at 3:01 AM MDT
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An analysis by NPR finds many nations are tossing aside international health regulations and imposing strict travel restrictions. Experts say the benefits are likely to be small.

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Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk. His editing duties include science and space, while his reporting focuses on the intersection of science and national security.
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