Cass Regional Medical Center | Wellness Matters | Summer 2020

Wellness Matters | Summer 2020 5 ways to do that: • • Wash your hands often. Scrub with soap and water for 20 seconds. • • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands. In a pinch, cough or sneeze into your elbow. • • Try hard not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. These are places where germs can enter the body. • • Wear a cloth face mask in public (for kids 2 and older only). Be prepared to right any rumors, xenophobia and blame As COVID-19 has spread around the globe, so have myths and misplaced blame. Listen to your child’s concerns about COVID-19 and correct any confusion. You can find accurate and current info at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s coronavirus disease website, cdc.gov/coronavirus . Sadly, some people may say wrong and hurtful things, like blaming groups of people or their products for the virus. If other people say such things, talk to your children about why those things are wrong to say. Remind your kids not to spread rumors. Just be there for them It’s always important to give your children lots of love and attention, but they may need a little more of it now.