Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

Everything you need to know about the virus to protect yourself and your family

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the lives of children and their families.

As COVID-19 has spread, so has misinformation, fueling discrimination and stigma. UNICEF is working with health experts to promote facts about fear, and providing trusted guidance to parents, caregivers and educators. We are on the ground in more than 190 countries, partnering with front-line personnel to keep children healthy and learning, protected from disease and violence, no matter who they are or where they live.

Make sure you get information from official sources, such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The 6 things you should know to protect yourself from the coronavirus

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Press releases, statements and articles

UNICEF is working with health experts around the clock to provide advice and guidance to families on everything from how to tell children about COVID-19, how to properly wash their hands, to advice for teens on how to protect their mental health.

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1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.

2. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu symptoms.

4. Seek medical attention early.

Help us fight false information about the coronavirus to save lives by sharing it on social media

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A song to help us in the fight against # COVID19.
With every listen and every download, you are helping to protect toilets, children and families.

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