Coronavirus (Covid 19) has been a part of our daily lives since March 2020.
What is the Coronavirus?
The Coronavirus is a virus which has spread throughout the world since it emerged in December 2019.
What can we do?
There are lots of things we can do to keep ourselves safe from the virus.
- We should wash our hands with soap often
- If we need to cough or sneeze, we should do so into a tissue and then put the tissue in the bin
- If we are feeling unwell, we should let our parents / caregivers know and we should try to limit our contact with others
- If we need a doctor, we should get somebody to phone them for us and not go to the doctors' surgery
- If you are aged 12 or over, you should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults
If I am asked to self isolate
- To self-isolate means to stay at home and not have direct physical contact with others
- Do not go to school, work or use public transport
- Do not invite friends to your home. You may only have contact with those providing essential care
- Do not leave your home to exercise - do an online class or exercise in your garden if you have one
Support is available
If you would like to talk about your thoughts and feelings around the virus, you can contact Childline for free by calling 1800 66 66 66, chatting online at Childline.ie or texting to 50101 24 hours a day, every day.
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