In addition to wearing a mask for children two years and over: Remind your children to physically distance by keeping about 1-2 metres away from other people, including their friends. Do not use playground equipment or other things strangers may have touched. Hand sanitise frequently and wash your childrens’ hands when they return home. Teach your children: how to safely […]
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It depends on if they are a “close contact” or not. A “close contact” is someone who was less than 1m from your child for more than 15 minutes and either one or both people were not wearing a mask. Home contact: will be a close contact, so your child needs to stay home for […]
If there is someone at home older than 65 or who has obesity or an illness like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a lung disease. All children over two need to wear a mask and always maintain a safe distance (2 metres) from the person at risk. The person at risk needs to use their […]
Your child might have COVID-19 If they have any of these symptoms: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell or taste with or without fever, weakness, sore muscles or diarrhoea. A child might also have the COVID-19 infection and be well, without any symptoms. A well person who has been in […]
Be careful of “fake news”!! There is a lot of false and incorrect information being passed around at this time. There are no specific supplements or vitamins or herbs or medicines that prevent COVID-19 in children (or adults) To stay healthy, eat healthy food (lots of fresh fruit and vegetables), exercise every day, get enough […]
If your children are scared or uncomfortable wearing a face mask: let them practice wearing and cleaning the mask at home read books to your children or tell reassuring stories about wearing masks decorate the masks so they are more personal or fun let them make a mask for a favourite toy remember children under […]
Remind your child: Wear your mask if using public transport to travel to school Make sure your mask covers your mouth and nose. Only remove the mask to eat or drink (and store it safely). Touch only the straps when you take it off or put it on. Avoid touching the front of the mask, […]
Tell your child to take care like this: If older than 2, and if they are able, wear a cloth mask that covers your nose and mouth Social distancing – keep at least 1 to 2 metres away from others No touching of others! Avoid hugging and high-fives Wash or sanitize hands often: when […]
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Should My Child Go Back to School?
Yes. The experts say it is better for most children to be at school. It is understandable that parents may feel worried about their children returning to school. But, it’s important to note children are less likely than adults to catch COVID-19, and most children will not be sick at all or will only have […]
Children over 2 years of age should wear a face mask when outside of the home. But, they should also still keep about 2 metres away from other people. That is about the length of a bed.But, a child should not wear a mask if: They cannot breathe properly through the mask. It makes them […]