The Story of Coronavirus (full version), English

Produced by Global Health Media Project in collaboration with Yoni Goodman. Download link: globalhealthme...
Content review provided by experts from CDC, IFRC and UNICEF.
The full version of this animation includes Part 1 (transmission and protection) with the addition of a second part on staying safe while caring for a sick person at home.
The film starts by following two people who go to a market and shows how they spread the virus to others. Eventually, their whole neighborhood gets infected. The film then explains ways we can protect ourselves and those around us. The story continues as a woman gets sick with the virus. Her family stays home so they don’t infect others, and learn the rules that they need to follow to stay safe while caring for her.
The film makes the invisible coronavirus visible, and helps people grasp transmission in a simple and visual way. Through our experience with our animated films on cholera and Ebola, we learned that the image of the visible germ stays with people, helping them make the necessary behavior changes to protect themselves and others and prevent the disease from spreading.
This film is intended to help meet the need for better education and awareness that is critical in slowing the spread of this disease worldwide.
Director & Animator: Yoni Goodman
Producer & Story: Deborah Van Dyke
Associate producers: Peter Cardellichio, Mark Binder
English narration: Ayesha Casely-Hayford
Recording Technician: Tashomi Balfour
Music, Sound FX and Mix: Uri Kalian, Sweetsound
This animation was produced with support from TEPHINET (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network), LDSC (Latter-day Saint Charities), IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), and our individual and family donors from the Mad River Valley, Vermont, and beyond.
Copyright © 2020 Global Health Media Project

[@arshnoorkaur364]

My mother and my grandmother too were corona positive, we stayed cautiously, I worked day and night and ensured that nobody else around us gets infected. I disinfected the surfaces and the air in my house thrice a day. We kept them on the first floor and we ourselves stayed on the ground floor. Until their quarantine was over, we only used cell phones for video calls, even in such a situation, everybody else in our house stayed super healthy. Now, everything has got fine, they both are healthy. I am happy.

[@piegonslife133]

Very good

[@Iuffycs]

I'm glad to hear that, stay safe out there :)

[@okthx1759]

We too did everything like that to my Uncle(40yrs,preschool and primary grade boys) but he died yesterday,we even admitted in hospital for better care The most saddest day for me in all my 13yrs is when they were asking about their dad,and were asking their mom to make them speak with him,and it was worst day of my life facing them and telling lies to them and laughing with them(hiding my pain) But today they knew it,the smaller one didn't even understand anything about it,the bigger one started to cry The worst day in my life till date

[@srishtikhare1567]

yeah we r doing the same the only difference is am positive n my mothers is taking care of me

[@travelwithgurukiran8148]

Hats off to you ..❤️❤️

[@pewpewpurin2918]

i remember watching the ebola and cholera videos a few years back, who knew I'd be living trough one of these videos

[@thanosgr5984]

Same 😫😫😫

[@abbyl749]

Same!!

[@kerissalaptiste4933]

Sigh exactly 😔

[@chinyereoffor9521]

Right!

[@somecharactersarentallowed1305]

Same....

[@rekihonda]

i remember watching the ebola and cholera videos a few years back and feeling horrible for anyone who had the virus and anyone who was living during those times. now here we are.

[@Allie_Newby]

Same! It’s really sad 😞

[@itsnotbilingualitsbyelingu8420]

Same 😞😩

[@thegayestgoth]

Yeas, I remember the ebola video.

[@aaliyah-fr8cf]

same especially the ebola one

[@artiojha1744]

Same feeling

[@scifigames3272]

The fact that this video is gonna be used as a source of info for future kids to learn.

[@doorvamalik5387]

Yes 💯

[@ExoSkills]

yes

[@MaskFaceStup1dP4nc4kes]

true

[@theblues197]

indeed

[@qixe_6007]

hopefully

[@petarmarjanovic4607]

I can't believe that in a few decades kids will look at these videos in history classes. It feels like when your grandpa is telling you war stories, but now we get to be the grandpa.

[@ally4251]

Yeah

[@philbecker4676]

Ha, but for most of us when future generations ask us what covid was like we will just say "it was really boring, we just stayed at home for ages".

[@jeyvinlima6227]

Yeah hello future kids be good please make out world a better place

[@ForgottenC2890]

Yes

[@Doraemon1126]

Yeah

[@Ariazze]

30 years later showing this to our kids

[@SteRiskE]

I already have kids living through it!!

[@faithyang4313]

I think it's insane how everyone is connected. I never realized how we're all linked to each other in some way, shape, or form.

[@jusvibe_]

Exactly. A few people have it and in a few months it's a global issue.

[@btsismyoxyjin2013]

Yeah

[@bushra-said]

You are right ! This pandemic made me realize more than anytime before , how we are all the same , we share so many things in common , we share feelings , experiences, and much more . These past months taught me how incredible the humanity is and how more connected we get every day passes . I hope everyone will stay safe and that the world will heal and become better soon . Stay strong everyone. We are in this together ❤.

[@sendinghugsforeveryone9452]

Have you ever heard about six degree of separation? It's a similar idea

[@siddhijoshi8759]

Yes we are.

[@selalorin]

we could've been done with covid so quickly if everyone treated it like the family in this animation

[@bgimusic]

I agree

[@Memesifoundonfacebook]

Here in our country, teenagers and standbyers here dont wear masks and disregarded the corona like it was. A cold

[@trixie2032]

I agree.. If only people didn’t use politics for an excuse to not wear a damn mask

[@lacedariel777]

@@Memesifoundonfacebook in ours too people don't believe in covid 19...

[@MaZOne2023]

@@Memesifoundonfacebook i say quarter of my country doesnt believe in corona ;(

[@carsofmn1]

The future kids are definitely going to watch this video for an school assignment.

[@godblazeryt3999]

FACTS!

[@cutieanddime5785]

True Facts

[@Kakyoin3337]

True

[@limuremu]

I remember watching these videos about ebola and cholera as a kid, never expecting to live through anything remotely similar. Crazy how things change

[@ariewibowo6061]

Yes

[@Aaria_767]

Same❤

[@SasSes11]

This will be history...

[@sant002]

This is history

[@oliviasurti6003]

And we have lived and survived it...

[@kittycatrittycatalt9523]

Yes it will it will be in the books

[@charisma3479]

A history which made us learn a lesson 👍

[@joshuanathan1817]

We literally making a history

[@elinasvideodiary]

I saw the cholera video. And now this. I love you guys. 🤍

[@sunitaybudihal8925]

And ebola?

[@bungkusi2432]

Me too

[@Badjuda]

Same

[@joker7287]

Me too

[@losanther]

samee

[@krt.kth.]

I can't believe that in a few decades kids will look at these videos in history classes. It feels like when your grandpa is telling you war stories, but now we get to be the grandpa. I remember watching these videos about ebola and cholera as a kid, never expecting to live through anything remotely similar. this will be history.

[@emmygraphicss]

The way the artist represents the virus transmission with the colours is very effective in showing visually how the virus works. Well done.

[@ValentinBarna]

My aunt had coronavirus. She died, at only 45 years old! My dad îs now infected, but he îs well. Good story and animation!

[@nasreen6814]

Rest in peace

[@h.8643]

Sorry for you loss!

[@khadijaij5841]

I hope he gets well soon

[@beepbop6511]

I’m sorry for your loss, and I hope your father gets better!!! Praying for you 💜

[@midnightaura3747]

This kinda scares me cause my mother ;-; she’s 50

[@Koko-wz4rd]

2050 kids be watching this for a school project.

[@simpliemarvellous7929]

Can't believe it has been about 4 years. It feels quite weird and nostalgic at the same time and reminds me how most of my high school was online.

[@rampanchbudhe1122]

My mom also undergoing Covid-19 treat From 5 days ago 😥 please pray for her recovery 🙏🏻

[@ritulkandpal7070]

🙏🙏🙏🙏she'll be fine May god bless her

[@swatisinha4194]

Even me and my family are suffering from covid so I can understand your pain.. wishing your mother all the happiness and she will be healthy soon❤️

[@k.l.nikhitha3411]

Stay blessed

[@curiosity433]

I wish u the best man she ll come back healthy be strong

[@bakabeccabaka4101]

I hope you mom gets well soon :)

[@xeniaseva7008]

Take care everyone and disinfect and sanitize always. But I love that handwalk at 3:32

[@vaastav6524]

Yeah loved it.

[@bgimusic]

that's very cute!! 🙌🙏

[@dreamtoonofficialchannel]

From a medical student, thank you for your content! Med school studying is not nearly as hard when your videos keep me accountable! To everyone else reading the comments, keep going. I do not know what struggles you are handling, I do not know what you are studying, but there is a reason you were put on THIS PATH and I know you can handle it! Stay blessed y'all.

[@shrutidubey5485]

i started crying when the mother got well. i lost my grandma due to covid. this virus is very dangerous lets keep the humanity alive and take care of each other.

[@poggodoggo3249]

Thank you for the message ❤

[@bluescat581]

R.I.P.

[@emilynewton1921]

I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I am a nurse and I lost 13 colleagues in and around Kentucky. My father has had it twice. Thankful for the vaccine that reduced the severity of the illness for so many of us in the US. I admire how people in different places cared enough about one another to follow guidelines. In the US, you would see pockets of that but unfortunately in the end, the virus was politicized. I’m sad that this happened. I am sad that we couldn’t be like the rest of the world, and care for one another.

[@pratikshadiaries]

I had Covid 19 and I was in place of that mother. I stayed isolated in my room to avoid spreading it to my mom,dad and sister. It was those hard times....I'm all good now:)

[@fauvsi]

thats great youre good now ! :)

[@MangoxMinki1395]

Glad your doing well

[@monsunai]

I'm glad you got through it!

[@juliaostowicz6501]

Awww, I'm glad you're ok now! Stay safe 😌❤️

[@dirtybus]

Yay! I'm glad you're okay now!

[@sriramyasmruthi1326]

i'm a junior year high school student, and just last year i tested positive for covid. I remember watching these videos when i was younger, like 4th or 5th grade and being so scared to be in a similar situation. In the end, i was just like them. Bedridden, tired, sick, it wasn't life threatening but still very scary for my little twelve year old self. I'm really proud of where I am now, despite all the hardships i've been through. For the people who've lost someone, please remember that they're always watching over you. You aren't alone, you never will be. You are loved and you are cherished

[@gabriellebraswell3306]

I had covid 2 years ago and it was the sickest I've ever been. It was absolutely horrible 😬

[@EjvindMK]

Me too

[@tinsbuggy1753]

My dad just passed away due to COVID-19 and we were being so careful, but the people around us were not. Please wear a mask, social distance, and try to stay home. It may be hard for your mental health to stay home, but think how much harder it will be dealing with the loss of a friend or family member... i didn't even get to say goodbye to my dad, please be safe

[@li-5026]

I am sorry for you loss

[@ambekarsj3173]

bro i had the same situation 2 days ago,my dad was just 59 years old. stay strong, stay safe

[@pillyprin9236]

Im sorry to hear that.

[@mintpanda1747]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I'll be praying for you and your family.

[@firerice5650]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@TheRyaDays]

I hope it’s in people’s recommendations after 10 years and we’ll be like *yeah, it was hard but we survived it*

[@KristenRoberts-zy5uo]

i’m so glad my family survived this and it is no longer that serious

[@euniceannevargasmymomsacco6314]

me and my dad and sister also survived covid 19

[@deereed1627]

The pandemic exposed weaknesses in our global healthcare infrastructure and response mechanisms. We need to learn from this and prepare better for future crises.

[@nahum_reta]

Take care of yourself guys. One day This will be a story to tell our kids.

[@_sprinklemon_2]

True

[@vaishhh_009]

A history to tell.....

[@oldje4ns]

American need to watch this

[@gary_t5862]

southern Americans, if you go up to like New York or Boston EVERYONE one wears a mask

[@keli15yearsago6]

I’m watching

[@dog8807]

“southern” north american here, hi. i know we seem like trump loving maniacs, and i have to admit some of us are. but we’re just like new yorkers. the media catches the bad ones, i promise. my whole neighborhood has been in quarantine for a VERY long time. sincerely, a north-east floridian.

[@mirianvasquez8166]

I live in georgia, people are wearing mask 24/7. Since i live in a latino, hispanic community

[@sophia.xo.]

No, the Karens do

[@ddaengenthusiast7920]

I am not ready for this to be four years ago

[@HattherpatTapperfat]

Covid came 4 years ago and I got Covid 4 times 😭😭

[@sofxriee]

It was 4 years ago

[@merjenbayramova9208]

I can't believe that coronavirus was 4 years ago.. like how time passed

[@wasthinkingof]

How I wish everyone acts like the girl and her family in this video. People really need to see this not just on youtube 😔

[@Abhishek-ge4vl]

Respect all the healthcare workers who contribute to eradicate covid-19 pandemic from the world!!👍👍❤️‍❣️❤️‍

[@charisma3479]

Truly ❤️👍🙏

[@RandomPerson-tp3xh]

They are truly amazing people💛💛

[@pragyan0105]

Yeah , I adore them. But friend , covid is not eradicated yet.😐😐

[@lance...2790]

3:32 the kid started showing his skills Damn thats some good skills

[@-enternamehere-3242]

Looks like we lived through one of these videos. Wow.

[@joga25713]

I want to be remembered of this to show my kids 20 to 30 years from now

[@kath7557]

I love how they always make videos about dangerous viruses and how they help spread awareness in these animations, it’s beautiful.

[@dullakusumapriya4507]

I really wish that the entire world🌍 to become colourful again like it happened at the end

[@mariaselmanllari7884]

You are a great person hope the best for you and your family 😊🙏

[@Cutiemaan]

I wish this video would go viral on Instagram and everyone shared it on Instagram story. So so helpful. Wish I’d seen this a year ago, it explains it so well

[@AmanKumar-sd8pw]

The second wave of COVID infected everyone in my family. And my father's condition was most critical. He was at the edge of his life. But, luckily my elder brother reached him on time amidst the absolute lockdown period, somehow, with god's grace and gave my father some hope. He then recovered slowly.

[@megk1771]

I was infected with COVID-19.. trust me it's not just a flu.. I was feeling weak for weeks. Still don't have as much energy as before. I lost my sense of smell and taste for 3 weeks. It's been 3 months since my test came negative and I'm still recovering. DO NOT take this virus lightly.. Please protect yourself and your family.. 🙏

[@LukeKnightceus]

Omg hope you will get better soon. 💞

[@asmaramanal8591]

My mother having it plz pray for her speedy recovery 😢

[@anandapeaceoutside8576]

God bless her

[@shabnumhamid4239]

my grandmother passed away from this virus , we did not meet her she was already a sugar patient so it was more hard for her , she fighted this until her last breath and now she comes in my dreams and MashAllah she's in Jannat-ul-Firdous , please we need to be more careful with this please spread care not the virus

[@Andrea-qp4mt]

God bless u 🙏 stay safe

[@habibarady900]

Really sorry for your great loss

[@areeba2729]

sorry for your loss. May Allah give you patience ❤❤

[@SweatyFingers084]

My grandmother also pass away from the virus just this morning

[@toxicainyourarea]

My uncle also died from the malicious virus.I hope you feel better now after her death.R.I.P fly high 🕊️

[@Saymanok13]

i remember watching the cholera and ebola dint know im gonna experience the next ones

[@harrystylesbradleysimpson7643]

They need to show this in schools!

[@lirroses]

isn't it insane how we all connected and linked to each other , we are all the same corona virus made me realize this and how strong the humanity is , stay strong beautiful people drink water wear masks and take care

[@Paytolose174]

Now im in the video and history . I just tested positive 4 days ago . Pray for me please . Its been 3 days in hospital

[@hannahdyson7129]

I wish you all the best

[@itzaar1603]

Get well soon

[@sparkling.water.]

Are you okay now?

[@meerabshahid5880]

Are u okay now bro ????

[@xyrene7189]

Get well soon

[@syazwan1765]

Remember when they posted about Ebola in this format.. yeah, this is as serious as that

[@ImjustChelsea]

My grandfather died of coronavirus and 4 other diseases thank you for telling us how to be safe and how it spreads 🙏

[@Gryfinnn.]

for those of you who have gone through the quarantine period, you are all great, a memory that will always be remembered throughout the world

[@RatherPratty]

Living through a pandemic and getting infected was something absolutely unbelievable and unimaginable for me, but I got infected. It wasn’t bad for me, but my heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one to COVID-19.

[@wooflord]

Literally puts our entire situation into a simple, cohesive video. Yet so many don't believe it or don't understand it.

[@chuckywilkes5345]

They explain the virus more than my teacher

[@makayla1933]

It’s crazy how much this changed the economy, the way humans contact each other, sanitation, and the cautions of everything. My last real day of school was in 5th grade now I’m in 8th grade

[@soundariya8135]

During the early covid spread in china i used to tell my students about thier losses. I remember i showed same type of videos of cholera and eloba. But didnt think we would live in such drastic pandemic. This video will be seen by our future generations.

[@jxysxies7115]

This exactly happened to me and my family we all got the virus but managed to survive, even my grandma! I’m very grateful that we survive.

[@londonofficeuser]

You and your grandma are lucky, you both survived, there are so many people who suffered and died of Covid. Not many people have survived in the pandemic, some lucky people are alive.

[@iamnitinkarn]

Much awaited video animation after Ebola Virus thank a lot

[@AlyXr_Bini]

Thanks for making this video! Stay safe everyone😁❤️

[@jaysinghrajput6370]

we can't forget the high rate of sanitizer.

[@shkina]

The only mother in the world who has survived various deadly diseases

[@GLDN06]

I saw yall animation of ebola and cholera years back. This one is just as amazing

[@udaysatviktripathi1794]

Hygiene is really very Important.

[@charisma3479]

Yes,top priority 👍

[@soccerpaws.]

In 20 years schools will be using this video.

[@kxittes]

this will be taught in years now, we are apart of history yall.

[@DraqonfruitYT]

I always love these animations, especially when it gets colorful and things get better

[@visionaryvenus]

I wish for everyone in this comment section to stay safe and healthy. Take care of yourselves, and also of others who are vulnerable. Together, we can end this pandemic, slowly and steadily. 🙏🏼

[@andpeggy7658]

I love how all of these are black and white in the beginning, when everything starts going wrong, and then slowly turns colored, when everything is getting better!

[@Iloveme715]

So crazy that this is gonna be in the history books

[@hansroberts2574]

I had Corona and it gave me probably the worst fever I’ve ever had, thankfully I got better after a few weeks but my aunt wasn’t so lucky. Please stay safe!

[@yurikovRUKR762]

Stay safe and get well comrade

[@MelB868]

I only had a low grade fever but it felt like my lungs were closing I got out of breath easily and I was tired then I got covid pneumonia 10 days later and my chest hurt all the way through my shoulder blades. I had to use an inhaler for both. I was healed on February 5th

[@apurvakumar4996]

Now this is called quality content

[@somerandomchild6778]

My grandmother passed away from coronavirus in 2021. She was a lovely woman and she fought until the end. She already had health issues though.

[@incrediblyamazing2408]

Maybe future generations will find my comment :) This animation will be a documentary for people to understand how worse the situation was ! Well I was one of the fighter who survived this toughest time

[@sandippaul468]

Can't believe it's over one year and the situation is still worsening.

[@sajeevnavayath9570]

Your animation and style of explanation is amazing

[@han_chinpei1809]

Rest in peace to all who lost their love ones

[@literallyliz5884]

Guaranteed this is going to be the video shown in school in the future

[@tamikakhang3891]

This video makes me understand more about COVID.

[@Cloudy_sunflowerxHannah]

i dont get how ppl diobey these rules!! stay well everyone!!🌲🌿🌺🔅🌙🍁🍀

[@somebodya_k]

kids in 10 years will be watching this video for a school assigment.

[@anonym-yj2qk]

Im 12 and i cant believe that i lived through corona and a major war between my country and other like tf so many things happened,so many people,children,elderly died in my country,1.5 years of school went online.....but now everything is going to back i hope.all schools are open,we can sit without masks in the class,go to cinemas and do many other things.

[@dentistegy]

I watched the ebola one looonngg time ago , i am so happy i saw the channel again

[@jahleeldavy]

Same

[@Kaylak-ev7sm]

When you went from watching these videos to being these videos

[@VTFlatlander]

Valuable, factual & beautiful contribution to COVID prevention, protection & treatment! Thank you Global Health Media Project!

[@bakugoukatsuki209]

I love that the kid did a handstand at the end

[@nirjraxd]

Mee too

[@ScienceDude1]

I wish everyone in the world would treat Corona like the family in this video, if they did, Corona might've ended sooner... But I do pray for those who are no longer with us and pray for this pandemic to be over with and everybody to be safe and healthy again...

[@CEEisLife-kl2vl]

those lockdown days were very crazy.. RIP everyone

[@Guimallow]

Soon kids at school in the future will watch this

[@s_m_k9811]

Was waitin for this... I am the part of a history

[@raly3728]

Its horrifying that it spreads so easy, fast, and effectively.. wear masks, everyone

[@misralenabacca3842]

It's been 2 years, we've made it through🎉

[@SunnyParmar-sw4qx]

3 years to be ecxact! ❤

[@karlthemuffinman]

This is relatable to what happened to me and my fam.

[@Talha-fahad]

We will tell this as story to our children

[@indiamerijaan9999]

I am from india 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 I know what situation we are suffering from 😭😭😭😭.

[@Luvsoye0n]

Hope you guys stay safe :(❤

[@ranapratap9112]

Yes

[@jancedriccastillon9887]

I can't believe that the pandemic happened 4 years ago, it feels like a year.

[@aradhyayy]

I remember how my mother and father got ill, we were a family of three, so i had to take care of myself, and we usually had to buy stuff online bcz i couldnt cook. My mom was in the hospital and it was my birthday week. 18 March 2021, my mother's condition got worse. That day it was my birthday and i forgot it. My mother called me and reminded me it was my bday. I am soo gladly shes better now. I was praying to god every sscond that they both get better. Im glad they both are well now.

[@jianaenthusiast]

Its crazy how in a few decades kids will be watching these types of videos and learning about it in history

[@neerajkrishnan8574]

Kid doing handstand in colorful animation is amazingly satisfying

[@shashankdiwate4004]

Take care of yourself and your family 😷 lets fight this by helping each other ⛑️

[@unniequynh277]

There's still *coronavirus* everywhere around the world. I hope all of the people that got corona stay safe and get better soon:) Also, stay safe everyone...

[@juliaostowicz6501]

Stay safe too! 😌❤️