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"A novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). On March 11, 2020 WHO characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
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"A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. Pandemics happen when a new virus emerges to infect people and can spread between people sustainably.In the past century, there have been four pandemics caused by the emergence of novel influenza viruses." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html#covid19-pandemic
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There are lesson plans etc available at Brainpop Coronavirus and other related topic to explore.
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COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) Explained on Behind The News for students
In December 2019, a disease known as "coronavirus" was first reported in Wuhan, China.
It infected many people in Wuhan and eventually began spreading to other parts of the world.
Some people have had to go into lockdown in their homes, hotels and even cruise ships to stop the spread of the disease.
In December 2019, a disease known as "coronavirus" was first reported in Wuhan, China.
It infected many people in Wuhan and eventually began spreading to other parts of the world.
Some people have had to go into lockdown in their homes, hotels and even cruise ships to stop the spread of the disease.
.CORONAVIRUS QUESTIONS BTN
With so much news around about the coronavirus COVID-19, it’s natural that you’re going to have questions and, this week, we’re going to answer some of them. We talk to primary school kids about their coronavirus concerns and get facts from the experts
HANDWASHING BTN
Experts say there’s a powerful tool that you can use to protect yourself from coronavirus and all sorts of other illnesses. It’s washing your hands! We find out how simple soap and water caused a health revolution and how it continues to protect us today. We also get a professional hand-washing lesson and learn why most of us are doing it wrong.
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March 13
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) HEALTH ALERT WE ARE MONITORING A
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS OUTBREAK CAUSED BY A NOVEL (NEW) CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS OUTBREAK CAUSED BY A NOVEL (NEW) CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
WE UPDATE THIS ALERT EVERY DAY WITH THE
LATEST MEDICAL ADVICE AND OFFICIAL REPORTS.
LATEST MEDICAL ADVICE AND OFFICIAL REPORTS.
On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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"US researchers from a number of specialist centres in American universities found that the Covid-19 virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel."
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"US researchers from a number of specialist centres in American universities found that the Covid-19 virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel."
World Health Organisation: What do you know about the novel Coronavirus that is causing a health emergency?
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
Watch this short video below to find out more.
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
Watch this short video below to find out more.
Credit: Dr Harsh Vardhan
if you are concerned you may have coronavirus
take this quiz from
Novel coronavirus quiz results example.
beware fake news
discuss how myths abound and how to find the facts!
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The image below is dated 11.03 Click on the image to get an updated picture.
Directions on how to make a zine from the above image:
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
see 3 page examples below
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social distancing matters
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how do viruses jump from animals to humans?
mythbusters from World health organisation
Further reading:
The Two Dark Sides of COVID-19
The Two Dark Sides of COVID-19
