For Kids

Information to help you understand what is going on at the moment

We know there is a lot in the news about Coronavirus right now and that it might be making you feel a little bit worried.

On this page you will find:

An explanation of what is going on
Some websites you can visit if you're feeling anxious
What to do if you don't feel safe at home
How to keep safe online
Some activities to help if you're bored at home

If you're an adult reading this and you're worried a child may be struggling with their mental health or has anxiety about coronavirus (COVID-19), the NSPCC have got some great advice to help you support them click here to find out more.

What is Coronavirus

COVID-19 is a new type of virus that’s been affecting some people across the world. It’s sometimes called coronavirus, and it can affect people's lungs and airways, but it seems like it has less effect on children and young people.

The symptoms are usually:

a high fever

a cough you haven’t had before.

Most people who get COVID-19 or coronavirus will recover fully without ever needing to see their doctor or GP. And experts in the UK and across the world are working on treatments and ways to keep everyone safe.

Everyone in the UK has been ordered to stay at home.

This means that you can’t:

go out, unless it’s to shop for things like food, medicine and toilet paper
meet up with friends or with family you don’t live with.

You can still go out to exercise once a day, even if it’s for a short walk.

If you would like more information on what you can do to help you cope during lock down click here to read some ideas on Childline's website.

I'm feeling worried what can I do?

Talk to someone about your feelings and worries
Try and keep in touch with your friends and family that you aren't seeing right now
Visit Childline's Calm Zone by clicking here

I feel unsafe at home

There are important things you can do when you’re feeling unsafe: