PBS is committed to providing accurate and timely information to Americans throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The following special primetime programs, streaming content, online resources and educational materials are currently available and regularly updated:
NEW PRIMETIME PREMIERES
IN THIS TOGETHER: A PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT STORY
Premieres: Friday, May 8, 2020, 9:00-9:30 p.m. ET
Press Release:PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT Shares How Americans are Adapting During the Coronavirus Pandemic in New Broadcast Special, Produced by RadicalMedia, Airing May 8, 2020
Through personal stories, photographs and videos posted on the PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT website, people across America share firsthand accounts of how the global coronavirus pandemic has affected their lives and our nation, and brought us all together.
FRONTLINE Inside Italy's COVID War
Premieres: Tuesday, May 19, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
This special FRONTLINE report takes viewers inside a hospital battling COVID-19 cases in Northern Italy, as doctors are forced to make life and death decisions. Also this hour, a report on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting US families already facing poverty.
NOVA Decoding COVID-19
Premieres: Wednesday, May 20, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has upended life as we know it in a matter of mere months. But at the same time, an unprecedented global effort to understand and contain the virus-and find a treatment for the disease it causes-is underway. NOVA joins doctors on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 as they strategize to stop the spread, and meets the researchers racing to develop treatments and vaccines. Along the way, discover how this devastating disease emerged, what it does to the human body and why it exploded into a pandemic.
PBS VIDEO APP/STREAMING CONTENT
The following coronavirus-related programs are available to stream for free on PBS.org and the PBS Video App, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV and Chromecast:
CONFRONTING CORONAVIRUS: A PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL
PBS NEWSHOUR anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff and correspondents shed light on what health precautions everyone should take, as well as the pandemic's economic impact. The special features interviews with officials, dispatches on the crisis from around the world, plus a virtual town hall with curated questions from viewers like you across the United States.
Editorial Note: PBS NEWSHOUR's regular daily programming and clips are also available to stream on the PBS Video App and PBS Passport.
CORONAVIRUS: AN ALMANAC SPECIAL
From heart health to reported case numbers to racial discrimination, ALMANAC explores several recurring stories from the pandemic.
FRONTLINE Coronavirus Pandemic
How did the U.S. become the country with the worst known coronavirus outbreak in the world? FRONTLINE investigates the American response to COVID-19 - from Washington state to Washington, D.C. - and examines what happens when politics and science collide.
PBS DIGITAL STUDIOS AND ONLINE RESOURCES
PBS Digital Studios remains a leading destination for educational resources on YouTube with a number of scientific videos on the human body and viruses. Episodes also offer financial insight and emotional support during these uncertain times. Topics currently available include Coronavirus Vaccine: Where Are We and What's Next?, How to Make an Emergency Budget, Economic Lessons from Past Pandemics, and Why Soap is Still Our Best Weapon Against Coronavirus? See the full playlist of videos here.
PBS NewsHour Novel Coronavirus Web Portal
Contains breaking news coverage and the latest reporting on the novel coronavirus.
What You Should Know About the Novel Coronavirus
Contains evolving coverage and important background information.
PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS provides free resources to support kids 2-8, parents and caregivers, including a 24/7 channel with anytime access to trusted educational series (check local listings) and tools such as:
PBS KIDS Video App
Available on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a livestream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
PBS KIDS Games App
Offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. Learn more about this and more PBS KIDS apps here: pbskids.org/apps
PBS KIDS YouTube Channel
Offers educational videos from your favorite shows, as well as a Healthy Habits playlist, PBS KIDS Read-Alongs featuring story-times with Michelle Obama, the Kratt Brothers and PBS KIDS authors, and more.
PBS KIDS Daily Newsletter
Every weekday, the newsletter provides educational videos, games and related hands-on activities that families can do to encourage play and learning at home. Sign up here.
PBS KIDS for Parents
Offers tips, resources, and an Activity Finder. Resources to encourage healthy habits, make the most out of screen time, support parents during coronavirus, and help with Preschool Learning at Home are also available.
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA
PBS LearningMedia is a free resource that offers the following resources for PreK-12 educators:
Ken Burns in the Classroom Hub
Houses a full library of classroom-ready content - aligned to state and national standards - to help students further explore the complex historical events and issues illustrated in Ken Burns's films. To aid in distance learning, full films are now available for streaming in the hub through June 30.
Ken Burns Live Event
On April 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET, Burns will participate in a live discussion on PBS LearningMedia YouTube, where he'll answer questions submitted by teachers. Register here.
Tips for Distance Learning with PBS LearningMedia
PBS LearningMedia offers educators a variety of features that support distance learning,
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