In an interview with Judy Woodruff on “PBS NewsHour” Tuesday, Kaiser Health News senior correspondent Sarah Varney discussed the updated estimates that more than 4,600 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria. Varney and “PBS NewsHour” producer Jason Kane are on assignment in Puerto Rico this week to continue reporting on the aftermath of the devastating Sept. 20 storm.
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