“Hope You’re Well”: Emailing Through a Time of Pandemic
“Think twice before you hit Send” has long been solid (надёжный) advice. Now, we need thoughtful emails more than ever. Read More in English in Wired.
Larry David Has a Coronavirus Message for All the “Idiots Out There”
The American comedian and creator of Seinfeld, Larry David, has never one to pass up (упускать) the opportunity to lambaste (критиковать) the decision-making of the American youth, especially if they keep ignoring (игнорировать) the warnings of their governments to self-isolate (самоизолироваться). Watch it here.
How to Talk to Your Dog About Social Distancing
Our canine (четвероногие) companions may need a little additional training. Still, the reason people love dogs, or at least the reason I do, is because they’ve never had much use for language. I mean, my dog is not an idiot. She knows enough words to get by. She knows “walk,” “outside” and “cookie.” And she knows…
Legendary Soviet Cartoons that You Can Watch at Home
A selection of the best Soviet-era cartoons for you to stream online, all with English subtitles. Filled with adventure and adorable (очаровательные) characters, these colorful animations are the perfect pick-me-up to get you through life’s universal ups-and-downs, with a lighthearted take (непринуждённый взгляд) on everyday trials and challenges (трудности). Read More and Watch it Here.
What Are Your Symptoms?
Seasonal (сезонный) allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus. With the start of spring, allergies may be triggering symptoms that can make it difficult to determine what your body is trying to fight off. An infectious disease specialist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, helps explain the…
Harsh But Necessary
Mathematical modeling shows that Moscow’s citywide lockdown is needed to prevent coronavirus from killing more than 100 thousand people. To model what would have happened if he had not taken those measures and what could happen now that he has, Meduza turned to Moscow State University Associate Professor Mikhail Tamm. He used the same statistical…
The world After Coronavirus
This storm will pass. But the choices we make now could change our lives for years to come. Read More in English in The Financial Times.
The Challenge of Feeding Kids During Coronavirus
It’s OK to let children indulge (насладиться) in their favorite foods while riding out (переждать) the crisis. Plus: resources for food-insecure families. Read More in English in The New York Times.
Pets of the Pandemic
True stories of how animals are ‘helping’ in self-isolation. Read More in English in The Guardian.
Why Some People Get a Mild Case of COVID-19?
As researchers try to understand why some people infected with COVID-19 experience mild or nonexistent symptoms while others require hospitalization, one factor they have considered is the “viral load” — the amount of the virus detected (обнаруженный) in a patient. Read More in English in New York Magazine.