EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON ACTIVITIES TO AVOID AND MITIGATE RISKS.

Parents should seek out credible sources of information to reduce their risk of exposure and educate their children on germs, hygiene and safety.

AVOID ENGAGING IN THE RISKIEST ACTIVITIES.

Playdates should focus on outdoor play and no-contact distanced games. Check if playgrounds are open and go for a hike instead if they are busy.

should focus on outdoor play

Healthy Schools initiative helps parents and schools access lessons and activities to help reduce the spread of illness in schools.

Maintain distance

Physical distancing is key to minimizing risks, and visual cues such as pylons and tape can help.

Physical distance is key to minimizing risks

Large indoor gatherings should be modified to smaller outdoor parties with proper ventilation.

Maintain good hygiene.

Kids should be taught how to wash their hands and keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in their backpacks to protect them from illness.

To keep them healthy,children

Teach kids to cough/sneeze into their elbows instead of hands.

regular surface cleaning

Disinfecting surfaces with Lysol Disinfecting Wipes can help kill COVID-19, so it's important to wipe down contaminated objects when returning home.

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