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Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important | Things Explained

Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipments to protect themselves and patients from contaminants like bacteria and viruses. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk with a Georgia nurse who is caring for coronavirus patients and examine why PPE is in such high demand during the global pandemic. 

Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important | Things Explained

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Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important | Things Explained

Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipments to protect themselves and patients from contaminants like bacteria and viruses. In this episode of Things Explained, we talk with a Georgia nurse who is caring for coronavirus patients and examine why PPE is in such high demand during the global pandemic. 

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Things Explained

Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Our new series, Things Explained, tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include demonstrations and real-world examples right here in Georgia. Targeting elementary and middle school concepts, each video is aligned to GSE standards.

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Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important | Things Explained

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How Do Ships Float? | Things Explained

What's Happening to All the Bees? | Things Explained

What Is Federalism? | Things Explained

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Digital Citizenship | Things Explained

What Does a Governor Do? | Things Explained

How Hurricanes Impact Georgia | Things Explained

Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election | Things Explained

How Legislative Districts Are Drawn | Things Explained

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