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b'**Evidence about behavior and contagion has evolved since this podcast was released. Please refer to current reporting from trusted sources like Stat News for updated information about coronavirus.**\\n\\nDo you have questions about coronavirus? We\\u2019ve got answers. Coronavirus is probably affecting your life right now, and it can seem scary and complicated to understand. That\\u2019s why we collected questions from listeners, and got an expert to answer them. We asked Dr. Juan Dumois, an infectious disease pediatrician, these questions and more:\\n\\nDid coronavirus really originate from bats, because that\\u2019s what I heard? If so, how did it happen?\\n\\nHow did coronavirus get its name?\\n\\nHow does coronavirus travel to different people?\\n\\nWhy does coronavirus seem more dangerous for the elderly than it is for kids?\\n\\n\\nCan I still hug and kiss my grandma?\\n\\n\\nCan my pet get coronavirus?\\n\\n\\nWhat will it take to end the outbreak? How can science help?\\n\\n\\nThanks to everyone who contributed to this episode!\\n\\n\\nWe\\u2019ll have more resources for kids about coronavirus on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.\\n\\n\\nYou might also want to listen to our episode about viruses and vaccines: The Sign of the Ninja Virus.\\n\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re looking for activities, we also have educational materials to go along with some of our episodes. We are making them free during the coronavirus outbreak with the code COVID. Just go to our \\u201cTeacher Store\\u201d on our website and enter COVID at checkout.\\n\\n\\nWe hope this special episode helps you understand the science behind the coronavirus, and how kids and families can help keep vulnerable people safe during this uncertain time.'