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COVID-19 Archive

Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Is there any good news about the coronavirus pandemic?

Updated March 24, 2020

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the daily flood of news about the coronavirus and COVID-19. Here's some positive news and reasons to feel optimism.

Immune and infectious diseases

How to talk to children about the coronavirus

Updated March 23, 2020

Wondering how to talk to your children about the coronavirus? Here's how to prepare for questions they might ask and how you can respond.

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How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus

Updated March 16, 2020

As with younger children, teenagers are also likely to have questions –– and possibly misinformation –– about the new coronavirus. While the questions may be similar, your answers may be more complex.

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