COVID-19 has hit South Africa hard. These students tell how.
South Africa has had more cases of COVID-19 and more deaths than any African country. We asked students in South Africa how it has affected them.
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COVID-19 has hit South Africa hard. These students tell how.
South Africa has had more cases of COVID-19 and more deaths than any African country. We asked students in South Africa how it has affected them.
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COVID-19 has hit South Africa hard. These students tell how.
South Africa has had more cases of COVID-19 and more deaths than any African country. We asked students in South Africa how it has affected them.
Student skater wins fight to keep New York ice rink open
COVID-19 has hit businesses and tourism hard. But when New York said it would close a famous ice rink, Serena Sabet fought back — and won.
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COVID-19 has hit South Africa hard. These students tell how.
South Africa has had more cases of COVID-19 and more deaths than any African country. We asked students in South Africa how it has affected them.
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Prizes honor work helping youth grasp COVID, press freedom
Two new global prizes will honor news producers who help youth understand COVID-19 and teachers who help students learn about press freedom.
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