Ways to Discuss the Coronavirus as a Family

The novel Coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, continues to infect a growing number of people in the United States, including many right here in Georgia.    This public health concern raises a lot of questions, especially for young people , as schools continue to close or utilize digital learning to minimize risk. This issue of Power News is dedicated to sharing age-appropriate facts for young people to help prevent anxiety and misinformation.  There is no hand sanitizer left in the store, how do families make their own? What should parents do if a child shows symptoms of a cold or the flu? Parents have a lot of questions about protecting their children. The New York Times asked the experts to answer the top " 9 Questions Parents May Have About Coronavirus ." Are you thinking about canceling or postponing family travel? The CDC is advising that we exercise social distancing as a personal measure of precaution.  Click here for the CDC’s FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about travel--from canceling to postponing trips to cruise travel.

Handwashing: First Line of Defense

The CDC reminds us that we can help ourselves and loved ones stay healthy by properly washing our hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste After handling pet food or pet treats After touching garbage

For more handwashing resources from the CDC, click here!

A Handy Resource Just for Kids Here is a sketch exploring the Coronavirus made just for kids inspired by NPR’s education reporter Cory Turner. To print and share this tool with children and families, click here! Here are  directions  on how to fold it.

Deadline Extended! The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is looking for new members, aged 16 – 24 from across the state. YAC members serve as adolescent health advocates, provide input on issues facing young people, and are GCAPP ambassadors for their peers and communities.  We are currently recruiting young leaders from the following counties:

BIBB CALHOUN CHATHAM CLARKE CLAYTON COBB COFFEE CRAWFORD DEKALB DOUGHERTY

EARLY FLOYD FULTON GLYNN GRADY GWINNETT HALL HANCOCK HENRY LOWNDES

MITCHELL MUSCOGEE NEWTON PUTNAM RANDOLPH TERRELL THOMAS TWIGGS WALTON  WILKINSON

Share the application link with youth: https://www.jotform.com/gcapp/2020-2021yacapplication . Deadline: March 31, 2020 | Email Questions: Lekara@gcapp.org

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