(Español) People may experience a variety of feelings and thoughts during the current situation with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in this country. The American Red Cross has information people can use to cope with this evolving situation.
This is a particularly stressful time. Something like this is upsetting for everyone involved. People in impacted areas of the country are affected, as well as people all over the country who are watching the media coverage of this situation.
Children are especially at risk as they may become frightened that they or their loved ones will get sick. It is important to reassure children and talk to them in a calm manner. Their view of the world as a safe and predictable place is temporarily lost. How a parent or other adult reacts around the child in a situation like this can determine how quickly and completely the child recovers.
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