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Coronavirus Questions Answered, Plus A Chat About 'Indian Matchmaking'

Should I wear a mask while running? How often should I wipe down my phone? Can I say hello to other people's dogs? Our listeners had questions about coronavirus, we have answers. Sam is joined by <a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510351/short-wave">Short Wave</a> host <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/520586180/madeline-sofia">Maddie Sofia</a> to dig into the science behind some of the decisions we have to make about everyday encounters in this pandemic. Then, Sam is all caught up in the buzz around Netflix's Indian Matchmaking, and he calls up journalist and former It's Been a Minute intern <a href="https://twitter.com/hafsabadsha">Hafsa Fathima</a> to break it down. Follow us: <a href="https://twitter.com/NPRItsBeenAMin">https://twitter.com/NPRItsBeenAMin </a> Email us: <a href="mailto:samsanders@npr.org">samsanders@npr.org</a> Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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