Write a letter to your aunt explaining to her the precautions to be taken during covid-19

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students had their world turned upside down. Schools closed their doors as the virus spread quickly through communities. Since then, we have learned a lot. One of the biggest lessons: students learn best in-person, and many are also exposed to vital relationships, resources, and other experiences they need to thrive at school. This school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging families to make A recent federal study found that for all students, reading and math scores are lower this year than they were in 2020. Scores were worst among students who were struggling before COVID. Daily attendance can make a big impact on long-term success and good health. Read on for ways to keep your child or teen healthy and in school. Vaccines & boosters The AAP recommends COVID vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Kids who are fully vaccinated are at a much lower risk of missing school due to being ill with COVID-19. Fully vaccinated kids don’t have to spend more time away from learning, friendships, sports and other activities. Remember that fully vaccinated people can still become infected and spread the virus to others, but less than if they were not vaccinated. If your child or teen has recovered from COVID illness, they should still get the vaccine to reduce the risk of getting sick again. Your child or teen should be up-to-date on all recommended vaccines, including flu, HPV, meningococcal, measles and other vac...

Overview Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness. What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illness in humans. They are called “corona” because of crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and the common cold are examples of coronaviruses that cause illness in humans. The new strain of coronavirus — SARS-CoV-2 — was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It has since spread to every country around the world. Where do coronaviruses come from? Coronaviruses are often found in bats, cats and camels. The viruses live in but don’t infect the animals. Sometimes these viruses then spread to different animal species. The viruses may change (mutate) as they transfer to other species. Eventually, the virus can jump from animal species and begin to infect humans. In the case of SARS-CoV-19, the first people infected are thought to have contracted the virus at a food market that sold meat, fish and live animals. How do you get COVID-19? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters your body through your mouth, nose or eyes (directly from the airborne droplets or from the transfer of the virus from your hands to your face). It then travels to the back of your nasal passages and mucous membrane in the back of your throat. It attaches to cells there, begins to multiply and mo...

English updated 10 August 2021 - Getting together with friends and family is an important part of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our ability to safely gather with others. Many people have been forced to cancel or reschedule meaningful events, such as weddings, parties and family gatherings. These Q&As are designed to help people make informed decisions about planning or attending events. In the context of theCOVID-19pandemic, there is no “zero risk” when it comes to any kind of gathering – especially events that bring groups of people together. Regardless of the size of the event, you are at risk from COVID-19 wheneveryou get together with people. The virusthat causes COVID-19spreads easily indoors, especiallyin poorly ventilated settings. If you don’t feel well or show any If you choose to attend a gathering, practice prevention measures, regardless of your COVID-19 vaccination status: • keep at least a 1 metre distance fromothers; • wear a mask; • avoid crowded or poorly ventilated areas ; • cover coughs and sneezeswith bent elbow or tissues; and • cleanyour hands frequently. These measures are a good idea to protect yourself and others, even when the event or venue doesn’t require you to practice them. If you are unable to postpone your event, consider hosting it in a well-ventilated outdoor space. The virusthat causes COVID-19spreads easily indoors, especiallyin poorly ventilated settings.Outdoor venues are safer than indoor spaces. Make your event as safe as...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected activities for many people. With COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment, events and travel are coming back in many places. But as waves of COVID-19 cases, also called outbreaks, happen, it's important to stay flexible with your plans. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still plenty of fun to be had. In fact, seeking out fun activities may be even more important now. Doing something you enjoy can distract you from problems. And it can help you cope with life's challenges. Depending on the weather where you live, many activities may be available. Heading outdoors can be a good way to have fun safely, no matter what COVID-19 cases look like in your community. It's much harder to catch the virus that causes COVID-19 when you are outside. The COVID-19 virus is mainly spread from person to person among those in close contact. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets from your lungs, mouth and nose. These droplets are released into the air when you talk, cough, speak, breath or sneeze. In small places or spaces with air flow, also called ventilation, that is poor, the COVID-19 virus can stay in the air for minutes or hours. When you're outside, fresh air is always moving, scattering these droplets. So, you're less likely to breathe in enough of the respiratory droplets that have the virus that causes COVID-19 to get the virus. Places at high risk of COVID-19 spread are those that h...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected activities for many people. With COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment, events and travel are coming back in many places. But as waves of COVID-19 cases, also called outbreaks, happen, it's important to stay flexible with your plans. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still plenty of fun to be had. In fact, seeking out fun activities may be even more important now. Doing something you enjoy can distract you from problems. And it can help you cope with life's challenges. Depending on the weather where you live, many activities may be available. Heading outdoors can be a good way to have fun safely, no matter what COVID-19 cases look like in your community. It's much harder to catch the virus that causes COVID-19 when you are outside. The COVID-19 virus is mainly spread from person to person among those in close contact. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets from your lungs, mouth and nose. These droplets are released into the air when you talk, cough, speak, breath or sneeze. In small places or spaces with air flow, also called ventilation, that is poor, the COVID-19 virus can stay in the air for minutes or hours. When you're outside, fresh air is always moving, scattering these droplets. So, you're less likely to breathe in enough of the respiratory droplets that have the virus that causes COVID-19 to get the virus. Places at high risk of COVID-19 spread are those that h...

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students had their world turned upside down. Schools closed their doors as the virus spread quickly through communities. Since then, we have learned a lot. One of the biggest lessons: students learn best in-person, and many are also exposed to vital relationships, resources, and other experiences they need to thrive at school. This school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging families to make A recent federal study found that for all students, reading and math scores are lower this year than they were in 2020. Scores were worst among students who were struggling before COVID. Daily attendance can make a big impact on long-term success and good health. Read on for ways to keep your child or teen healthy and in school. Vaccines & boosters The AAP recommends COVID vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Kids who are fully vaccinated are at a much lower risk of missing school due to being ill with COVID-19. Fully vaccinated kids don’t have to spend more time away from learning, friendships, sports and other activities. Remember that fully vaccinated people can still become infected and spread the virus to others, but less than if they were not vaccinated. If your child or teen has recovered from COVID illness, they should still get the vaccine to reduce the risk of getting sick again. Your child or teen should be up-to-date on all recommended vaccines, including flu, HPV, meningococcal, measles and other vac...

Overview Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness. What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illness in humans. They are called “corona” because of crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and the common cold are examples of coronaviruses that cause illness in humans. The new strain of coronavirus — SARS-CoV-2 — was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It has since spread to every country around the world. Where do coronaviruses come from? Coronaviruses are often found in bats, cats and camels. The viruses live in but don’t infect the animals. Sometimes these viruses then spread to different animal species. The viruses may change (mutate) as they transfer to other species. Eventually, the virus can jump from animal species and begin to infect humans. In the case of SARS-CoV-19, the first people infected are thought to have contracted the virus at a food market that sold meat, fish and live animals. How do you get COVID-19? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters your body through your mouth, nose or eyes (directly from the airborne droplets or from the transfer of the virus from your hands to your face). It then travels to the back of your nasal passages and mucous membrane in the back of your throat. It attaches to cells there, begins to multiply and mo...

English updated 10 August 2021 - Getting together with friends and family is an important part of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our ability to safely gather with others. Many people have been forced to cancel or reschedule meaningful events, such as weddings, parties and family gatherings. These Q&As are designed to help people make informed decisions about planning or attending events. In the context of theCOVID-19pandemic, there is no “zero risk” when it comes to any kind of gathering – especially events that bring groups of people together. Regardless of the size of the event, you are at risk from COVID-19 wheneveryou get together with people. The virusthat causes COVID-19spreads easily indoors, especiallyin poorly ventilated settings. If you don’t feel well or show any If you choose to attend a gathering, practice prevention measures, regardless of your COVID-19 vaccination status: • keep at least a 1 metre distance fromothers; • wear a mask; • avoid crowded or poorly ventilated areas ; • cover coughs and sneezeswith bent elbow or tissues; and • cleanyour hands frequently. These measures are a good idea to protect yourself and others, even when the event or venue doesn’t require you to practice them. If you are unable to postpone your event, consider hosting it in a well-ventilated outdoor space. The virusthat causes COVID-19spreads easily indoors, especiallyin poorly ventilated settings.Outdoor venues are safer than indoor spaces. Make your event as safe as...