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The coronavirus outbreak began

in Wuhan, China, in December. The

country took big actions to stop the

spread of the virus. People were

told to stay home. China ended its

quarantine in Wuhan on April 8.

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has

been doing his part to help others.

He has sent supplies to people

in other countries. In March, he

donated 500,000 test kits to the

United States. He also donated a

million masks.

At press time, Spain ranked

second in coronavirus cases.

Many doctors and nurses had

been infected. On March 14,

Spain’s government told

people to stay home. Citizens

have been leaning out their

windows at night. They clap for

health-care workers. Twitter

user Carlos DelclÓs posted this

message: “You are heroes. You

are what solidarity looks like.

I hope that solidarity is what’s

most contagious these days.”

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting people all around the world. In the face of this crisis, people near and far are finding ways to help. Here, TIME for Kids looks at efforts in four of the countries hit hardest. These actions show us the power of kindness and cooperation. —By Brian S. McGrath

China

Spain

A volunteer helps a patient at a hospital in Beijing, China.

People in Barcelona, Spain, make face masks for use in hospitals and nursing homes.

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pandemic noun: an outbreak of disease

that spreads very quickly and affects a

large number of people throughout the

world

quarantine noun: a restriction on people’s

movement to stop the spread of disease

solidarity noun: a feeling of unity or of

having the same goals

Italy has been hit hard by the new coronavirus.

On March 9, the country’s government declared

a nationwide quarantine. The spread of the

disease has slowed since then.

People are following orders to stay home.

To cheer them up, musicians have been per-

forming from balconies. They fill Italy’s empty

streets with sound. Videos appear on social

media. One post reads: “Italians . . . always

making the best of the worst. How can you not

love them!”

The U.S. has the

world’s highest number

of confirmed coronavirus

cases. In New York,

thousands of retired

doctors and nurses have

stepped up to help.

The government is also

taking steps. In March ,

Congress passed a

$2 trillion bill. The bill will

help people who are out

of work.

Ordinary people are

helping too. They are

delivering food to the

elderly and giving thanks

to medical workers.

United States

Italy

Workers prepare free lunches for the elderly at a restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana.

A woman plays accordion for her neighbors in Milan, Italy, in March.

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We asked our readers to let us know

what they’re doing, thinking, and

feeling during the coronavirus

pandemic. Some kids tell us they’re

feeling sad or worried. But many

of the letters we get are filled with

hope. Read a few of them below.

Would you like to share your story?

If so, ask a parent or guardian to email

us at tfkeditors@time.com. Your response

might be featured in an issue of TIME for Kids.

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