Estimated time commitment: 7.5 hours
Certificate of completion: Yes
Language: English
In conjunction with the Let’s Talk Vaccines course, Internews has launched a separate complementary course called Let’s Talk COVID-19, focusing on the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
This self-paced course will equip journalists with the knowledge and skills they need to tell COVID-19 stories that are robust, compelling and rich in detail. Learners will have the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of COVID-19 and explore how to connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
Packed with tips, case studies and quizzes, Let's Talk COVID-19 will help journalists navigate ongoing developments in the pandemic story. This foundation course will focus on the following topics:
- The nature of viruses, zoonoses and the origins of COVID-19;
- The nature of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants;
- The transmission and prevention of SARS-CoV-2;
- How COVID-19 is diagnosed and treated;
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
- How COVID-19 numbers are counted and why.
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