CoronaKids

Omari and Ethan catch up on life as a big brother, including how to keep the littlest among us safe from Covid-19, and reflect on the pros and cons of online education during the pandemic. Thanks to Frank and Adrienne for the great questions; you can call and leave us a question to discuss at 845-481-3620 or email us at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com. 

Omari and Ethan discuss Emile's question about how long it will be until a vaccine for Covid-19 will be available before welcoming a secret special guest to describe his experience getting tested for Covid-19. Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan talk about whether the SARS-CoV-02 virus can become active in the body again after infection, how Covid-19 has affected the food system, and more.  We're going to take a break from regular episodes, but might record a special future episode if you give us a question to discuss! Leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620 or email us at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com.  

Omari and Ethan talk a bit about why some people don't believe in the risks of getting Covid-19 and aren't wearing masks then discuss how it feels to celebrate birthdays from a distance. Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan share some ideas on how to convince people to get the Covid-19 vaccine once it's released (thanks old man from Pittsburgh, PA), consider whether businesses will stay closed even during re-opening, and start a conversation about systemic racism against black people and how it impacts the impact of the novel coronavirus on black communities in the United States. Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620!

Omari and Ethan are lucky to have received three excellent questions from Po in Boston, MA this week; thanks for the great questions, Po! The two hosts talk contemplate whether there are special viruses that can attack other viruses, discuss the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, and think about whether something like this might happen again.  Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan tackle the tough questions of whether the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-02 has eyes, when a safe COVID-19 vaccine might be available to everyone, how many different viruses might be in your body at once, whether the coronavirus can talk, and some of the tough challenges of balancing economic re-opening with public health.  Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan get into the details of why so many people are dying, whether viruses sleep, and what kids can do to help out during the pandemic (thanks for the question, YaYa). Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan chat about some of the reasons doctors think kids may not get as sick from COVID-19 as adults, whether viruses are invisible, how llamas might help humans fight off SARS-CoV-02, and how technology might help solve some coronavirus related problems (thanks to Salama in Berkeley, CA for the question!).  Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan discuss why kids can't go over to their friends' houses, whether SARS-CoV-02 can go through doors like a ghost, and talk about a listener-submitted question (thanks Meagen in Berkeley, CA!) about whether we will return to shaking hands as a greeting post-pandemic. Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan talk about viruses, whether SARS-CoV-02 can run or walk, other animals that can get COVID-19, some differences between a bacteria and a virus, and how privilege can determine whether people can practice social distancing to stay safe. Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620; we may even play your question on a future episode!

Omari and Ethan discuss the likely origins of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-02 and the virus' journey from bat to pangolin to global pandemic. Omari shares some of his thoughts on how life has changed being out of school and somewhat questionable tips for practicing good personal hygiene.  Email us questions at coronakidpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 845-481-3620.