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A man takes a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at pop-up testing site in New York

Daily News Lesson March 13 2025

A look at COVID-19's impact, five years later

Learn about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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 June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio

Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.

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Daily Video January 29 2016

Health officials warn of spreading virus' potential link to birth defects

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Daily Video September 26 2014

Obama calls for international response to Ebola

President Obama told world leaders at the United National General Assembly that the international community is “not moving fast enough” to contain the Ebola epidemic.

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Post September 16 2014

Ebola outbreak resource collection

This resource collection is designed for middle and high school educators who want to cover the Ebo…

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Daily Video August 13 2014

Experimental Ebola drug raises hopes, ethical questions

The World Health Organization has approved an experimental drug to treat the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola, but doses are running out.

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