Central Elem. Counselor Newsletter

April 14, 2020 - April 17, 2020

A Note from your Counselor

One way to help reduce stress during this time of uncertainty is to know the facts about COVID-19. To reduce your stress and understand the risk of COVID-19 to yourself and others, share accurate information. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website is an excellent resource for COVID-19 information. The following link to information featured on the CDC website offers facts to help stop the spread of rumors about the coronavirus disease. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-h.pdf

Coranavirus Mythbusters

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True or False

Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus. False.

Spraying chlorine or alcohol all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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True or False

The coronavirus only affects older people. False.

People of all ages can be affected by COVID-19. Older people and people with pre-existing health conditions appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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True or False

Antibacterial soap must be used to kill germs. False.

Studies have found no added health benefit to using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients when compared with plain soap.

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/publications-data-stats.html

Staying Active While Indoors

Yoga for Kids - Yoga can be fun for the entire family. I have recently found myself completing a couple of simple yoga poses with my 3 year old and she loves them! They aren't very time consuming and it provides an opportunity for movement while we are inside. Click below for over 50 fun yoga poses that you can do while indoors. Please read the bullet-ed list of considerations prior to beginning.

https://www.kidsyogastories.com/kids-yoga-poses/