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Daily News Lesson October 19 2026

Doctors urge vaccination as measles outbreak grows

Hear why medical professionals are concerned about the return of measles
Ebola fears grow in eastern Congo as Bunia hospital receives suspected cases
Daily News Lesson May 19 2026

Doctors share latest concerns about Ebola virus

Discuss how public health officials seek to prevent the spread of a deadly virus in Africa
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Daily News Lesson January 27 2026

Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped

Examine why the measles outbreak has continued over the last year in the U.S.
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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