COVID-19 poses challenges for Israel’s medical clowns

The World

The job of medical clowns is to bring smiles and laughs to patients. Their work can reduce anxiety and improve the well-being of patients and staff alike. But how do you clown around when you have to keep your distance and cover yourself in protective gear? The World’s Ariel Oseran joined a medical clown in an Israeli hospital and has the story.

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