Directions: Read the summary, watch a few minutes of President Trump’s address on the coronavirus and answer the questions. If time allows, read NewsHour’s: What you need to know about Trump’s novel coronavirus response. If you would like to learn how schools and colleges are preparing for the coronavirus, see the extension activities at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, you may want to take a look at this story: What WHO doctor says Americans should do in face of COVID-19 pandemic

Teacher’s note: If you’re worried about missing class for the coronavirus, check out this list of PBS resources that cover a variety of subjects. Let us know if you have any questions or feedback. Email Vicky at vpasquantonio@newshour.org

To learn more about the coronavirus and how schools can help prepare, read Coronavirus: Multilingual Resources for Schools by PBS’ Colorin Colorado. Also, check out NewsHour’s Your guide to understanding COVID-19.

Summary: President Trump addressed the nation about novel coronavirus March 11, announcing new travel restrictions and a series of economic relief measures. Earlier in the day, the World Health Organization designated COVID-19 a global pandemic. The President announced the U.S. is cutting off travel from Europe except for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning home. He also said the government is looking to ease the economic risks of a pandemic that is causing disturbances in global financial markets and disrupting American’s daily lives.

March 12, 2020 video and resource materials from PBS NewsHour.

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