CONFRONTING CORONAVIRUS: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL
(Premieres Thursday, March 19, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
This special, from PBS NEWSHOUR, will focus on health precautions for individuals and the public at large, as well as the pandemic’s economic impact. Anchored by managing editor Judy Woodruff, it will include interviews with officials, reporting from NEWSHOUR’s bench of special correspondents throughout the world and a virtual town hall with curated questions from people across America, to be moderated by NEWSHOUR correspondents Amna Nawaz and William Brangham.
PBS NEWSHOUR’s regular daily programming and clips are also available to stream on the PBS Video App and PBS Passport.
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Throughout the last few decades, diseases that spill over from animals to humans have been on the rise. This documentary examines what’s behind their increase and Join scientists as they investigate the rise of spillover viruses like Zika, Ebola and Nipah, and learn what science can do to anticipate and prevent epidemics around the world.
This PBS special was originally broadcast in August 2016 during the outbreak of Zika virus. The public health strategies depicted in this film apply to managing the current coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
This website contains breaking news coverage on the novel coronavirus.
Additional PBS NewsHour resources include:
SRL has created a new e-learning student journalism unit, “Making Sense of the Coronavirus Through Storytelling and Media Making,” that empowers students to take positive action by producing vital news stories from their community. SRL will host a webinar for educators on how to use the unit to lead student journalism projects on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Educators can register here.
PBS NewsHour Extra will continue to provide up-to-date lesson plans from the PBS NewsHour Coronavirus coverage, featuring student-produced stories and media literacy.
PBS NewsHour Education Coverage will continue to report on how the pandemic is affecting education, from child care to K-12 and Higher Education.
Educators can sign up for the NewsHour Education Newsletter for weekly updates.
A short video from NOVA examines what medical experts know—and don’t know—about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, called COVID-19.
PBS Digital Studios is developing a program on early steps to preventing the spread of germs for its seriesIT’S OKAY TO BE SMART. The network remains a leading destination for educational resources on YouTube with a number of scientific videos on the human body and viruses. Programs explore “Why Do We Wash Our Hands After Going to the Bathroom?,” “How Do Hand Sanitizers Work?,” “Where Do Viruses Come From?,” and “Our Immune Systems: Part 1, 2 and 3.”
Resources for PreK-12 Educators:
PBS LearningMedia
This collection of resources helps PreK-12 educators teach the nature of viruses (including novel coronavirus), how they are transmitted and the healthy habits we can all engage in to prevent their spread.
Resources for Children and Families:
PBS KIDS offers a variety of free resources to support families and caregivers, including a 24/7 channel :
A robust website with information, activities and tips for parents, including resources for talking with kids about coronavirus, encouraging healthy habits, managing worried feelings and supporting playful learning at home.
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