CovHide-19 is a free Chrome extension designed to help users take a break from pandemic-related news by hiding text that includes references to Coronavirus and COVID-19. It achieves this by changing the text color to match the background, effectively making it invisible to the reader. This tool is particularly useful for individuals looking to reduce exposure to overwhelming news coverage during the pandemic.

The extension is currently in an experimental phase, with plans for future updates that include a button to disable the hiding feature, improved text hiding capabilities, and enhancements to page structure after text is hidden. Users should be prepared to disable the extension as needed, given its experimental nature and potential limitations.