We understand that this a stressful time for everyone especially children.
We have attached some reccomended resources to help young people understand the virus:
FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN:
Nanogirl Live has produced a couple of videos explaining COVID-19 and why it is important to wash our hands/ sneeze and cough into our elbows
This comic strip provides a visual explanation of the COVID-19 outbreak and what we can do to stop its spread
FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN:
BBC’s Newsround has a COVID-19 website featuring a range of stories and videos on the outbreak
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULTS:
The World Health Organisation has released this video containing facts about COVID-19 and ways in which the spread can be prevented
The Centre for Disease Control has produced a 1 page COVID-19 fact sheet
Transforming Mental Health has produced a resource list around Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your mental health