Methodology
Wondering how this works? Here’s an explanation:
Tell The Post what you want to know about the virus.
Reporters are interested in any questions about the virus, but its helpful to ask a question that addresses a common dilemma caused by the pandemic. You can also ask about how something works, such as contact tracing, antibody tests or respirator masks. If youre comfortable doing so, please explain why youre asking the question and how the answer may impact your life.
A Post journalist will read your question.
Were reading every query and categorizing questions into topic areas, such as masks, stay-at-home or symptoms. The categories help us understand what topics people may have the most questions about and how thats changed over time. A reporter may also email or call you to get more context regarding your submission.
Well send questions to different parts of the newsroom.
When we notice trends or find a question worth answering on its own, well send those submissions to the appropriate team in the newsroom.
A readers question may inform reporting efforts that are already underway. In some cases, a question will become the basis for an entire article. If we answer your question directly, well email you.
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