March 15, 2020
COVID-19/Coronavirus Update
With all of the information swirling about COVID-19/Coronavirus, the health and safety of our community are of utmost importance. You can find up-to-date and credible information about the Coronavirus by visiting the Westchester County Department of Health website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website. The CDC site also offers resources for businesses, schools and the community, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. You can also call the New York State Coronavirus Hotline at 888-364-3065.
Lastly, your children may be experiencing stress and anxiety around the current Coronavirus outbreak. Here are a few resources to help talk to you children and ease their fears:
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
- PBS for Parents: How to Talk to your Kids about Coronavirus
- Marketwatch: Does Coronavirus Affect Children?
- NBC News: How to talk to your kids (and ease their fears)
- New York Times: What Parents Need to Know
Stay safe and be well.