Coronavirus – advice and information.
Coronavirus is dominating the news and our daily lives right now, everyone has questions and so we have put together some information and helpful links for you so you can find out, where you stand as an employee or employer, the NHS health advice, how to talk to children about what’s going on and how you can reduce your risk of getting the virus.
Information about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus is a respiratory virus meaning it affects peoples breathing and lungs.
Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
Whilst most people who catch the infection will experience mild symptoms, symptoms can be severe in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions
Reduce the risk of getting coronavirus
- We all have a role to play in prevention, especially because the disease can be worse in more vulnerable people.
- Things you can do to stop coronavirus spreading:
- Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Click on the links below for more advice and information
- Guide to talking to children about what’s going on; for older children it may be useful to watch some of the Newsround coverage of the virus.
*Information and links correct as of 11th March 2020*
This is a challenging time for everyone, please feel free to share the information and links with fellow nannies, parents and employers. Please take care of yourselves and those close to you.
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