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How lack of paid sick leave complicates U.S. virus response

How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response

Aired 03/06/2020

PBS News Hour

How lack of paid sick leave complicates U.S. virus response

Clip: 3/6/2020 | 6m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response

As COVID-19 spreads to communities nationwide, financial and logistical concerns about its impact are rising. Among the major questions are whether employers will require workers to take unpaid sick leave, and who will pay for potentially significant medical bills. William Brangham talks to Georgetown University’s Sabrina Corlette and Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz of Capital Area Asset Builders.

Aired 03/06/2020

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