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Health Information For Parents
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading through communities in many countries now. The best way to fight this spread is for everyone to practice social distancing and stay home.
Social distancing puts space between people. When people who are infected with the virus stay away from others, they can’t pass it to anyone else. This way, fewer people get sick at the same time. Then, doctors and hospitals are better able to keep up with treating those who need care.
Social distancing means:
During this health crisis, it’s best to take a “better safe than sorry” approach. This means:
Kids don’t seem to get as sick from coronavirus as adults. But infected kids can still spread the virus to people who could become seriously ill. Closing schools protects everyone in a community.
It might feel like ordinary life is at a standstill. Movie theaters and restaurants are closed; group events and sports activities have been called off. These temporary but necessary measures will help communities with their social distancing.
But that doesn’t mean we need to feel isolated or lonely. With a bit of creativity, you can help your kids stay connected with friends and extended family members by setting up video visits or playdates.
Some neighborhoods have created scavenger hunts or homemade bingo games to keep a feeling of togetherness. Kids can walk or ride with their parents in search of “treasures” or stuffed animals in windows. These give kids fun things to do outside while still keeping physical distance from neighbors.
You also can plan family activities. Taking a walk or a hike or riding bikes are great ways to get out and get active without having physical contact. Try to find quiet streets or less well-known paths for these outings. It’s best not to go to parks where other people might gather, especially those with things that lots of kids use, like jungle gyms.
The official phrase is “social distancing,” but it can help to think of it as “physical distancing” instead. We can still be social, just in different ways. Take advantage of social media and video apps to support each other, laugh together, and take care of each other until the virus is under control.
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