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19 Feb 2021
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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, In Plain Language

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Over the past few weeks, our society has undergone major changes to try to slow the spread of COVID-19. Accurate, accessible health information is essential to help people stay safe and healthy, understand federal safety guidelines, and prevent unnecessary fear.

View our updated FAQs (February 2021) >>

AIR has created a plain-language FAQ that addresses a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions were drawn from numerous reliable government sources. The document was developed as a resource for schools, day cares, healthcare organizations, and other public centers to distribute. It is designed to make this information accessible and comprehensible to everyone, regardless of education level or background. The FAQ will soon be available in languages other than English.

Explore more AIR resources relating to COVID-19 >>

“AIR’s health team has extensive experience making medical information accessible to diverse communities,” explains Trenita Childers, a researcher at AIR. “We wanted to put that expertise to use during this difficult time to ensure that everyone has access to accurate, medically sound information.”

In addition to providing answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19, we have created a document with frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. This information is also written in accessible language for a broad audience.

PDF icon COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, In Plain Language (English, PDF)
PDF icon COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, In Plain Language (Spanish, PDF)
PDF icon COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, In Plain Language (Simplified Chinese, PDF)
PDF icon COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Vaccines (PDF)

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AIR’s COVID-19 Response and Resources

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. This virus, also known as COVID-19, has dramatically changed the lives of people around the globe, touching all aspects of life, from health care to education to the economy. In this new world of rapidly changing information about the virus, AIR seeks to be a source of evidence-based information that examines and begins to understand the various complexities of this crisis.
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Education, Social and Emotional Learning, Technology for Teaching and Learning, Health, Health Cost and Coverage, Mental Health, Patient, Family, and Stakeholder Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, Workforce, Adult Learning

Further Reading

  • Building Community Trust Essential to COVID Vaccine Acceptance
  • The Promise of Telehealth for Addressing COVID-19
  • Improving Lives Through Evidence-Based Approaches
  • The Expansion of Telehealth: Equity Considerations for Policymakers, Providers, and Payers
  • AIR’s COVID-19 Response and Resources
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