Posts Tagged ‘Covid-19’
As July 4th Approaches, Providers Urge Community Members to Take Precautions Seriously
In line with recent Virginia Department of Health reports, Carilion Clinic infectious disease experts are seeing an uptick of COVID-19 in our area. As individuals make holiday weekend plans, it is more important than ever to stay vigilant. The decisions made by community members in the coming months will determine how COVID-19 impacts the region.…
Read MoreKroger COVID-19 Press Release
Kroger Mid-Atlantic Stores Will Return to Normal Operating Hours on June 14 ROANOKE, Va. (June 11, 2020) – Starting Sunday, June 14, Kroger Mid-Atlantic will return to normal operating hours. Kroger Mid-Atlantic adjusted hours in mid-March to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Stores in Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division, which includes Virginia, West Virginia and parts of…
Read More6 Ways to Stop The Spread
1) You are still safest at home – plan ahead if you need to go out. If possible: Keep kids home with appropriate supervision if you have to run out. If you bring your child out with you, use curbside services when possible and don’t leave your child in the car if you have to…
Read MoreExpert Advice on How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
Expert Advice on How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus Will I get sick? Why are they closing the schools? I’m scared. I’m upset that I can’t go to ballet class. These are some of the questions and comments I’ve heard from my three kids over the past week. Given the recent school…
Read MoreCOVID-19 less severe in children than adults: AAP study
AAP Study Confirms Kids Get Less Severe Coronavirus; Infants More at Risk A new study confirms that coronavirus has been less severe in children, although infants in China had higher rates of serious symptoms. It has been appeared for sometime that children are less seriously affected than adults, but a new analysis of data from China…
Read MoreCovid-19 FAQs from the CDC
Covid-19 FAQs from the CDC What is the risk of my child becoming sick with COVID-19? Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. How can…
Read MoreGuidance for Families Regarding Covid-19
Best Practices to Keep Your Children Healthy: – Hand Hygiene: Frequent hand washing with soap and water or hand sanitizer. – Avoid touching your face or eyes. – Social distancing: Avoid public spaces like playgrounds, restaurants, churches, and movie theaters. – Maintain 3–6 feet of distance from others. – Avoid shaking or touching hands. -…
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