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- Coronavirus
- Info
The novel coronavirus is a new, highly contagious virus causing a worldwide pandemic of respiratory illness, called COVID-19. This page provides resources for GDS families to stay up-to-date on the latest science related to the virus as well as resources for talking with children about it. For questions about this page, please email RiskResponse@gds.org.
Resources about Coronavirus
Resources to Talk with Kids about Coronavirus
- Children's National's Rise and Shine
- BrainPOP - helping kids understand their world
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19, National Association of School Psychologists
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Explaining the News to Our Kids, Common Sense Media
- How to talk to children about difficult news, American Psychological Association
- How to help children adjust to masks, according to experts and parents, Washington Post
- Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus, Teaching Tolerance
- How Are You Telling Children the Story of the Pandemic?, New York Times
- Four ways to help kids cope with the uncertainty of the new school year, Washington Post
Flatten the Curve
The DC Government urges you to:
- Get tested
- Practice physical distancing
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Wash your hands
- Stay home if you feel sick
Wearing a Mask Safety
Click for full-sized images. Source: CDC
