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The American Sign Language word for COVID-19 mimics the virus' appearance, with fingers forming the spikes, or coronas the virus is known for. The sign is a stand-in to illustrate health communication to deaf people during COVID-19.
Posted inInfectious Disease

COVID-19 accentuates barriers for the deaf and hard of hearing

by Liora Engel-Smith April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

By Liora Engel-Smith The American Sign Language word for COVID-19 mimics the shape of the virus that has penetrated global consciousness over the last few weeks. The sign, an open hand over a fist, is reminiscent of the circular shell and protruding spikes, or coronas, the virus is known for. Jan Withers, of the state’s […]

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