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Coronavirus, Illustrated

Friday July 8, 2022

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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.

Friday April 1, 2022

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

Print and fold a zine version of this comic here. Here are directions on how to fold it. Malaka Gharib/ NPR hide caption

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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.

Tuesday June 29, 2021

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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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Wednesday May 19, 2021

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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.

Sunday April 25, 2021

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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.

Saturday March 6, 2021

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.

Friday February 5, 2021

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

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Goats and Soda

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?

Tuesday February 2, 2021

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?

Friday January 15, 2021

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

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Goats and Soda

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.

Wednesday December 23, 2020

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

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Goats and Soda

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.

Friday December 4, 2020

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

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Goats and Soda

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?

Tuesday November 17, 2020

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

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Goats and Soda

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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