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A Balancing Act
COVID-19 has hurt the economy. Many businesses have closed. Some will not reopen. Airlines, restaurants, and hotels lost most of their customers. Millions of people lost their jobs. In the US, more people are out of work than any time since the Great Depression.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (198 words)
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A New Virus
Germs are tiny living things all around us. You need a special microscope to see them. One type of germ is a virus. Like many germs, a virus inside your body can make you sick. Viruses cause colds, the flu, and measles.
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes (373 words)
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Be Informed
If you are worried about the disease called COVID-19, you are not alone. You might feel sad or frustrated. You might feel angry sometimes. Getting information about what’s happening can help calm you down.
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes (279 words)
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COVID-19 and the Environment
COVID-19 has also changed the environment. Fewer airplanes are flying. Many factories are closed. People are driving less. In many cities, the air is cleaner. The water is clearer. People can hear birds instead of traffic. Wild animals walk down the street.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (164 words)
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COVID-19 Changes Everything
What did you do on New Year’s Eve 2019? Did you have a party? Watch TV? In Wuhan, China, scientists were studying a new virus. It had made dozens of people very sick. Soon it would sicken people all across the world, causing a global pandemic. The virus was COVID-19.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (181 words)
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Doing Your Part
Kids can do their part to stop the spread of the virus. The best way to stay healthy is washing your hands. That prevents the passing of germs to other people. Make it a habit after using the bathroom and before you eat.
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes (497 words)
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Fighting Pandemics
The first step in fighting a new virus is to stop its spread. Sick people stay where they won’t get others sick. Health workers find people who could have been exposed to the virus. Those people may go into quarantine. They also stay away from others for a time. If they stay well long…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes (375 words)
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Good News! Animals
There has been some good news during COVID-19. Some animal-loving families have helped others and themselves. They have taken in stray animals. This extra time at home is perfect for bonding with a new cat or dog.
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (101 words)
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Good News! Antibodies
People who have recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their blood. Antibodies are proteins made by cells in the immune system. They help fight the virus.
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Good News! Celebrations
Special days still come when there's a global pandemic. People have found creative ways to celebrate when they can’t be together. Many people are using the Internet to connect with friends and family. Schools are holding online graduations. Couples are live-streaming weddings as guests…
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