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COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)

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COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)

November 17, 2020 • It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!

COMIC: A Kids' Guide To Coping With The Pandemic (And A Printable Zine)

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COMIC: Hospitals Turn To Alicia Keys, U2 And The Beatles To Sing Patients Home

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COMIC: Hospitals Turn To Alicia Keys, U2 And The Beatles To Sing Patients Home

May 9, 2020 • Call them victory anthems. Every time a patient with COVID-19 is well enough to be discharged, hospitals in New York and elsewhere play songs of celebration over the intercom. A doctor explains.

COMIC: Grocery Workers Are Essential, And Feeling The Strain

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COMIC: Grocery Workers Are Essential, And Feeling The Strain

April 4, 2020 • "I feel happy to have a job that is important," says a clerk in Portland, Ore. "But safe? No way!" A graphic artist relays the worries, pleas and pride from key workers on the pandemic's front line.

COMIC: I Spent A Day In Coronavirus Awareness Mode. Epidemiologists, How Did I Do?

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COMIC: I Spent A Day In Coronavirus Awareness Mode. Epidemiologists, How Did I Do?

March 12, 2020 • I thought it would be a breeze to follow the advice from health authorities to reduce my risk of catching COVID-19. I was very wrong.

COMIC: You're Wearing It Wrong! A Face Mask Safety Refresher

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COMIC: You're Wearing It Wrong! A Face Mask Safety Refresher

October 10, 2020 • Pleats, filters, fabric. With so many available features and types, we break down which common face coverings are more effective and the right way to wear and handle them.

Coronavirus FAQ: I took a trip and caught COVID. What should I do? When can I go home?

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Coronavirus FAQ: I took a trip and caught COVID. What should I do? When can I go home?

July 8, 2022 • As summer travel surges, so does COVID. Experts share advice on how to prepare ahead of time in case you are infected on a vacation or visit — and what to do if you get that dreaded positive test.

Coronavirus FAQ: Our mini-zine has advice on when & how to dial down COVID precautions

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Coronavirus FAQ: Our mini-zine has advice on when & how to dial down COVID precautions

April 1, 2022 • Cases are surging in some regions but dropping in many places. If you're in the latter situation, is it OK to go back to living as you did pre-pandemic? Print our handy zine with advice from experts.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated And Confused. Do I Need To Mask Up Or Not?

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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated And Confused. Do I Need To Mask Up Or Not?

June 29, 2021 • A World Health Organization representative just advised wearing masks after vaccination. The CDC has a different perspective. We asked public health specialists to weigh in.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Vaccinated And Confused. Do I Need To Mask Up Or Not?

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Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

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Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

May 19, 2021 • This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.

COMIC: For my job, I check death tolls from COVID. Why am I numb to the numbers?

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COMIC: For my job, I check death tolls from COVID. Why am I numb to the numbers?

April 25, 2021 • Each week I check the latest deaths from COVID-19 for NPR. After a while, I didn't feel any sorrow at the numbers. I just felt numb. I wanted to understand why — and how to overcome that numbness.

COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment

Agnes Boisvert, an ICU nurse at St. Luke's hospital in downtown Boise, Idaho, spends every day trying to navigate between two worlds. One is a swirl of beeping monitors, masked emotion and death; the other, she says, seems oblivious to the horrors occurring every hour of every day. Isabel Seliger for NPR hide caption

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COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment

March 6, 2021 • At work every day, Agnes Boisvert attends to ICU patients "gasping for air" and dying from COVID-19. But communicating that harsh reality to her skeptical community has been a challenge.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Afraid Of Needles. Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Hurt?

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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Afraid Of Needles. Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Hurt?

February 5, 2021 • There are those among us who are needle-phobic. So what's the verdict on the vaccine? And are there any techniques for easing any potential pain?

What's Going On With All These Coronavirus Variants? An Illustrated Guide

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What's Going On With All These Coronavirus Variants? An Illustrated Guide

February 2, 2021 • One day you're worrying about the regular old coronavirus. Then — seemingly out of the blue — there are variants. Worrisome variants! How did they come to be? And why are they likely more contagious?

Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On?

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Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On?

January 15, 2021 • Our correspondent took a flight Sunday and saw a number of concerning things in airports and on planes. So many questions were raised. We went in search of answers.

11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic

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11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic

December 23, 2020 • In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.

Coronavirus FAQs: Are Playgrounds Too Risky? Do I Need A Mask For Outdoor Exercise?

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Coronavirus FAQs: Are Playgrounds Too Risky? Do I Need A Mask For Outdoor Exercise?

December 4, 2020 • States are closing down playgrounds again as case counts rise. Is that a good idea? Also: What's the deal with masks and outdoor exercise?

A Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus

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A Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus

November 16, 2020 • A zine and comic guide on how kids can protect themselves from COVID-19. Wear a mask. Stay 6 feet apart. And try not to pick your nose.

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer?

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Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer?

November 13, 2020 • Readers want to know the best way to maintain a reusable mask? There are a few options. But spoiler alert ... keep it out of the oven!

Coronavirus FAQs: Should I Purell My Nostrils? Can Lysol Disinfect The Air?

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Coronavirus FAQs: Should I Purell My Nostrils? Can Lysol Disinfect The Air?

November 6, 2020 • Can rubbing hand sanitizer inside the nostrils help reduce infection? Can spraying Lysol in a room every hour or so disinfect the air? Plus: a primer on how to use hand sanitizer effectively.

Coronavirus FAQs: Are 3 Masks Better Than 1? Will Mouthwash Keep You Safe?

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Coronavirus FAQs: Are 3 Masks Better Than 1? Will Mouthwash Keep You Safe?

November 3, 2020 • Readers are asking: Should we double up on masks for double the protection? Does gargling with mouthwash have an impact on the virus?

Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up?

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Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up?

September 11, 2020 • Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?

How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

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How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

September 4, 2020 • Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.

How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

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