Nickelodeon and Disney are educating kids about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Nickelodeon will air an hour-long special called #KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Tall Hall on March 30 at 7 P.M. E.T. According to Deadline, the special will offer "a kids-eye view" of what life is like during the coronavirus outbreak. Medical experts are expected to give insights and helpful tips on ways to stay healthy. The special will also show first-person accounts of kids and families who are participating in social distancing and making sure that those around them are remaining safe.
Kristen Bell will host the special, along with special guest connecting via video from locations across the U.S. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (California Surgeon General) and Dr. Vivek H. Murthy (former U.S. Surgeon General) are expected to make an appearance. Appearances also include Charli D' Amelio, Josh Gad, Kel Mitchell, Kennan Thompson, and more, with a special performance from Alicia Keys. The special is part of Nickelodeon's global initiative to educate kids and their families about how to stay healthy amidst coronavirus.
In addition, Disney Channel will air "We're All in This Together" (#WAITT), a series of "interstitial messages" from the network's favorite stars, which will offer reassurance during the current crisis. The video clips will be aimed at kids 6-14 and will air on the Disney Channel and Disney YouTube.
Thirty-five Disney Channel stars, including Raphael Alejandro (Bunk'd) and Paxton Booth (Coop & Cami Ask the World), filmed their messages from home and around their neighborhoods to show how they each are remaining positive and active through the outbreak.
The video clips will begin airing on Friday, March 27. You can watch a one-minute preview below.
#KidsTogether will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons. It will also be available on Nick On Demand, Nickelodeon YouTube, the Nick App, and the Nick Pluto TV channel following the premiere. The special will also premiere on Nickelodeon's international networks.
For more information on COVID-19, along with necessary protective measures such as social distancing, please visit the World Health Organization website.