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Halloween is probably going to look different this year. That’s because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help people stay safe,…
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Handwashing is one of the easiest ways to protect against disease, including COVID-19. But how do you wash your hands…
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Race to a Vaccine
A volunteer sits in a doctor’s office in Binghamton, New York. She’s wearing a sundress, so there’s no need to…
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Maggie Weymouth, 8, says her friends used to love playing with her chickens. She lives on a farm in Clarence,…
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New COVID-19 Data
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported daily in the U.S. is falling. That’s according to data collected by Johns…
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Cases on the Rise
COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the United States. At press time, almost 3 million cases have been confirmed in…
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The worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues to grow. On June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported more than 183,000 cases,…
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The coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on our society. Besides its effect on the health of people around…
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After weeks of following stay-at-home orders, many people in the United States are eager to get back to work. Since…
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8 Questions for Dr. Oxiris Barbot
New York City is the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States. It’s also where TFK Kid Reporter…
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Vaccines in Progress
Scientists all over the world are racing to develop a vaccine to protect people from COVID-19. There are currently 70…
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TFK Kid Reporters Interview Dr. Ingrid Katz About COVID-19
How long does the new coronavirus last on surfaces like school supplies? Why are kids less affected by the virus…
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Olympics Postponed
The 2020 Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, will be postponed for about a year. This is because of the…
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Social Distancing
To limit the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, health experts say people should practice social distancing. But what…
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Flattening the Curve
The coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world. Experts say keeping your distance from other people during the pandemic could…
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Coronavirus Questions?
The coronavirus pandemic is a public health emergency. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can infect animals and people.…
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Protecting the Public
As the new coronavirus travels around the world, communities are taking steps to stop its spread. The new virus was…
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As of March 12, almost 377 million students around the world were out of school because of COVID-19. That’s according…
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Because of the COVID-19 health emergency, people are being more cautious. “They don’t want to gather in groups where they…
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TFK Explains: Coronavirus
This story appears in the February 21, 2020, print edition of TIME for Kids. It was published online on February…
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It’s karaoke-rehearsal time at the Knollwood military retirement community, in Washington, D.C. Phil Soriano, 86, has hosted singalongs since 2016.…
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A November 1 report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists 10 cases of salmonella across six states in…
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On September 13, a panel of health experts advised the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a…
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There’s a major problem with tap water in Newark, New Jersey. Tests show it contains toxic levels of lead. The…
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The number of measles cases in the United States continues to rise. As of April 19, the U.S. Centers for…
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Avocados, sweet corn, and pineapples are largely free of pesticides when they reach grocery stores. That’s according to the Environmental…
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A Safer Sport
Danny Lee planned to join the school football team in fifth grade. His dad had other ideas. “He said if…
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When Makayla Nunn was 8, she was diagnosed with a rare illness called chronic fatigue syndrome. People with this condition…
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People in Washington and Oregon are rushing to get a vaccine that can protect them from the measles virus. About…
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The Peanut Solution
Brett Treichel’s mother gave him a piece of peanut butter toast when he was 9 months old. He touched the…
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