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Why you should talk to your kids on how COVID-19 virus spreads

The doctor found that the children's lungs also showed signs of viral pneumonia, but no external symptoms. Some scientists suspect that this is a typical feature of coronavirus infection in children. There is no doubt that children can be symptomatically infected or suffer from a mild illness.

A large number of news reports about the potentially lethal nature of the COVID-19 pandemic are particularly daunting for children who receive the news. So, how can parents help their children cope with fear while maintaining awareness and alertness? Discuss the best way to calmly discuss the virus with your child.

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