Today on Colorado Edition: We talk to a historian about past pandemics. We also hear from a COVID-19 patient who was recently released from hospitalization. Plus, we learn more about a new nightly tradition around the state, and explore the state's unemployment funding.
Conversation With A COVID-19 Survivor
On Monday, North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley released the 100th patient from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, to cheers and applause from nurses and doctors. Her name is Josie Rocha. She is 71-years-old and lives in Brush. She was in the hospital for nearly a month and spent almost 10 days on a ventilator. She is now in a rehabilitation hospital near Limon, as she continues her recovery. Josie joined us for a conversation about her experience with the virus, along with her son Jess Ponce.
Examining The State's Unemployment Funding
There has been a surge of unemployment claims filed across the country and in our state. But how will the state pay for all of the claims? And will there be a lasting impact on businesses or Colorado's economy? has been reporting on this for BizWest, and he joined us to talk about how the state funds unemployment claims.
Exploring A New Nightly Tradition: Howling
After weeks spent under a stay-at-home order, Coloradans are looking for ways to find a sense of community and connection while still isolating themselves physically. Perhaps you've heard 鈥� or are even participating in 鈥� what KUNC's Stacy Nick found.
What Can We Learn From Past Pandemics?
The COVID-19 pandemic isn't the first pandemic the world has faced, and it likely won't be the last. To learn more about past pandemics and how they were handled, we spoke with Elizabeth Fenn, a history professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Colorado Edition is hosted by Erin O'Toole () and Henry Zimmerman (), and produced by Lily Tyson. The web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai. Managing editor Brian Larson contributed to this episode.
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