The heroes we need to defeat the coronavirus

Published: Oct. 5, 2021, 5:01 p.m.

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Eighteen months into our fight with this coronavirus, it may feel frustrating that we're still in this battle, but there are many reasons to feel hopeful. One reason is that we know a lot about this virus now and have\\xa0plenty of tools\\xa0to fight it. We meet the superheroes prepared to help us defeat the coronavirus: Sgt. Socially Distanced, the Masked Mentor, the Testmaster and the Vaxinator! Plus: Gilly, one half of the hit podcast Going Viral with Kara and Gilly, and a special guest explain what a virus variant is and how the delta variant is different from the original coronavirus. Also, journalist Sarah Zhang helps us understand how the pandemic\\xa0could\\xa0end.



All that, plus a new mystery sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question "How do skunks spray their stink?"

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