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Are gorillas threatened by coronavirus?

After the coronavirus has reportedly been found in both cats and dogs, some animal conservationists worry that the illness could spread to gorillas, a close cousin to humans. While the pandemic has not yet reached the mountain gorillas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, veterinarians who work with nonprofit Gorilla Doctors are concerned for them. Respiratory infections are the second leading cause of death among gorillas. Debora Patta speaks to some of the people behind the effort to keep these majestic animals safe.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro downplays COVID-19 threat

Brazil has surpassed China's official coronavirus death toll, although President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the threat. Local official there have been left to implement lockdowns themselves, which can be difficult in poor, crowded neighborhoods. Ecuador has also suffered during the outbreak, with bodies in its largest city, Guayaquil, going uncollected for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how South America is handling the pandemic amid fears that cases there could lead to a resurgence in the U.S.

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Child abuse may be underreported in lockdowns

Many experts predicted at the start of the pandemic that widespread self-isolation would lead to more cases of child abuse. Now, they believe cases are being underreported. Calls to child abuse hotlines have gone down since stay-at-home orders took effect, by around 50% in some states. Jericka Duncan shares the video diaries from child welfare workers around the country who spoke about how the outbreak is putting kids and workers at risk.

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