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I added a title since you didn't have one; COVID-19: The Facts The Coronavirus is just like the flu. - The article says that Coronavirus is *sort of* like the flu, not just like it. I edited this sentence for wording and to explain how COVID-19 is similar to the flu; The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a contagious virus that is similar to the flu. Like the flu, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness and affects the nose, throat, and lungs.
The Coronavirus is a virus that is also known as COVID-19. - I combined this sentence with the first sentence above.
It was found in China,and then it got spread in China. - I edited this sentence for word repetition ("China" twice in the same sentence sounds choppy), flow, and specificity; The virus was first found in Wuhan, China, and then spread around the rest of the country.
Then it spread through other contries. - Edited for spelling and flow; The virus made its way through other countries soon after.
Only the USA didn’t have the virus because people was traveling with the sickness. - Edited for word choice and clarity; The virus was eventually spread to the U.S. by people who were traveling into the country with the sickness.
Parents can be teachers when students are home because of the Coronavirus by 1st detail is that, our moms or dads can teach us something new like we do in school.
- I added before this sentence a sentence explaining why students are home. I then edited the sentence for wordiness. I also took out "1st detail" because you don't need that in your actual work (only to help you identify your details before you submit); Because of the outbreak, schools have been shut down. While students are home, parents can be teachers and teach their kids something new, as well as allow them to study and assist with homework if they need any help.
2nd detail is that they can let us study and help us if we need help, like our teachers do. - Edited this sentence to take out "2nd detail" and for wordiness. I also combined it with the previous sentence.
COVID-19: The Facts
The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a contagious virus that is similar to the flu. Like the flu, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness and affects the nose, throat, and lungs. The virus was first found in Wuhan, China, and then spread around the rest of the country. The virus made its way through other countries soon after. The virus was eventually spread to the U.S. by people who were traveling into the country with the sickness. Because of the outbreak, schools have been shut down. While students are at home, parents can be teachers and teach their kids something new, as well as allow them to study and assist them with homework if they need any help.
Make sure you check for spelling in your drafts and give explanations for details you add - the more you elaborate, the more sentences you'll have! Also remember to add a title! Good work!
Edited by Lainey Morris