Kids ask questions
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a flu-like virus that spreads from person to person very
easily and can make some people very sick. Some people can die from
it. Unlike the flu, there is no “flu shot” for COVID-19 to prevent people
from getting sick.
COVID-19 virus is spread from person to person when a person with
the virus talks, coughs or sneezes while standing too close to a person
without the virus.
How can I help prevent others from getting sick with COVID-19?
Doctors are working to find a vaccine to stop the spread of COVID-19.
For the time being we can each help to stop the spread of COVID-19 by
staying home.
If it is not safe to stay home, phone ____________ and they will help you
come up with a safe solution.
If you or a family member have to go outside for exercise, a walk or to
grocery shop we can all stay safe by practicing “physical distancing”.
Physical distancing is a rule that says people who do not live in the
same household must stay at least 2 metres apart from one another at
all times.
How long is 2 metres?
2 metres is the same as 6 feet. It is about as tall as a professional
basketball player or about as long as two baseball bats laid down end-
to-end, or two garden shovels laid down end-to-end.