CORONAVIRUS AND HOW TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE

As the world is hit with the coronavirus – which now is declared as a pandemic by WHO – fear and panic grips everyone, and the thought of losing a loved one as the statistics scale up, becomes a burden in most homes across the world.

Health experts have warned that we take the precautions and measures put out there seriously. We advise that all precautions are adhered to and not taken lightly.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID-19

Center for Learning and Childhood Development, wants to use this blog site as a channel to share information and support parents, caregivers and health workers to keep children safe. We strongly advise that children should be monitored and guided to follow the precautions listed. 

An encouraging fact is that, according to the CDC, children do not seem to be at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 but if your child has been exposed to COVID-19, or you notice symptoms, call your pediatrician immediately. [for those in Ghana who do not have or know any pediatrician, you need not worry, you can use our resource guide to help you locate the nearest pediatrician]

Also, most schools and childcare centers have temporarily closed down to slow the spread of the virus. In such a situation, you need to adhere to these measures and try to keep their days scheduled as possible. A few tips below might help you make this possible;

We hope this blog post settled your anxiety and panic over the chaos looming across the globe. Keep an eye on your children and stay safe out there!