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Daily News Lesson April 05 2024

Concerns grow about risks of bird flu in U.S.

Learn why public health officials are concerned about bird flu showing up in cows across the U.S.
Firefighter battles blaze in forest
Daily News Lesson August 02 2023

Climate change and the risk of spreading diseases

Discuss how a changing climate can affect the spread of disease
Germany detects first case of monkeypox
Lesson Plan June 01 2022

6 things for students to know about monkeypox

Learn about monkeypox and understand what scientists are predicting about its spread
Illustration shows test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive and negative\
Daily News Lesson May 26 2022

Monkeypox spreads amid struggle to contain COVID-19
Understand why the spread of an uncommon virus is complicating efforts to control COVID-19
Worker demonstrates use of an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer on United Airlines plane at IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston
Daily Video November 20 2020

What experts suggest families should and shouldn't do over Thanksgiving
Hear from a health expert about what to avoid this holiday season to stay safe
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Lesson Plan April 20 2020

Lesson plan: How inventions like personal protective equipment "PPE" save lives during COVID

In this NewsHour lesson, learn how your students can create personal protective equipment, like face shields for infants
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Daily Video February 27 2020

Coronavirus student guide: Virus explainer and news updates
In this NewsHour Extra lesson, learn about the novel coronavirus and get the latest updates to share with your students.
Reaction In Hong Kong As WHO Considers Emergency Decree
Daily Video January 31 2020

What students should know about the coronavirus
Use this NewsHour Extra lesson to teach your students about the novel coronavirus.
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Daily Video April 12 2017

Scientists try to understand disease killing millions of U.S. bats
West coast scientists are studying a deadly bat disease called white-nose syndrome after it spread to Washington state from the Northeast last year where it has killed more than 5.5 million bats since 2006.

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