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Antarctica is the last continent without COVID-19. Scientists want to keep it that way.

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“For all nations working in Antarctica, it is the main goal to keep the virus off the ice.”

Christine Wesche, logistics coordinator at Germany’s Antarctic programme, explains how scientists are adapting to maintain its status as the last continent free of COVID-19. (National Geographic | 8 min read)