COVID-19 Tips and Resources
Tips for Wellness
- Keep a varied and nutritious diet, filled with lots of fruits and vegetables
- COVID-19 is a respiratory illness - keep your lungs healthy by avoiding smoking and vaping products
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer, for at least 20 seconds (try singing a song in your head to pass the time!)
- Avoid touching your face to protect yourself from any viruses that your hands might pick up, and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
- Keep a safe distance between yourself and others, at least six feet, to avoid spray from the nose and mouth that can contain viruses and bacteria
- When you do need to leave home for essential purposes, wear a mask to protect yourself and others
- If you feel sick or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, stay home, self-isolate and seek medical attention. Call in advance to get up-to-date information from local health organizations
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Self-Care Resources for Healthcare Workers
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Tips and Resources for Parents and Guardians
- Educate your children about the facts of COVID-19, and explain the precautions put in place and why it is important to stay informed
- Reassure them that everyone is OK and that they can still virtually connect with friends, family, and neighbors to keep a sense of normalcy in who they interact with
- Listen to their questions and concerns, support them, and speak to them in language they understand
- Programs on Netflix: Brainchild (explains science and relevant topics in a relatable and understandable way), StoryBots (tracking down answers to common kids' questions), The Magic School Bus
- Kids Activities Blog contains hundreds of resources with ideas to keep kids educated and entertained while stuck inside: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/
- Playbill: watch Broadway plays and musicals for free online here: https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home
- Virtually tour museums around the world for free: https://www.passionforsavings.com/free-virtual-museum-tours-for-kids/
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