There Is No 'Second Wave.' The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The First One

is taking a different approach.

Testing is more available than ever before. Some cities are urging people who don't feel sick to get a test, just as a precaution. But WPLN's Blake Farmer reports some insurance companies won't pay for the cost of a test unless it's "medically necessary."

Due to the pandemic, a lot of states are making it easier to vote by mail. NPR's Miles Parks says this new process could mean waiting a lot longer for elections results come November.

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Ross Valley Fitness owner Nick Pommier (L) checks the temperature of member Mark Machado before the start of an outdoor socially distanced workout class in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Ross Valley Fitness owner Nick Pommier (L) checks the temperature of member Mark Machado before the start of an outdoor socially distanced workout class in San Anselmo, California.

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This episode was produced by Brent Baughman, Lee Hale, Anne Li, and edited by Beth Donovan.