How can I effectively protect my children from the coronavirus?

The coronavirus pandemic has invaded our lives for good and has now affected many countries including Greece.

What all adults and parents should know is that the coronavirus does not affect children as much as adults. In contrast, infections among children of all ages are extremely low.

The basic protection measures are: Good and frequent hand washing and/or disinfection with an alcoholic solution, Coughing and sneezing into the elbow, Avoiding contact with many people, Avoiding touching the face with hands, Avoiding contact with people who are sick or are positive for the coronavirus.

School Units of Primary and Secondary Education and Special Education and Training

The use of a non-medical (or medical/surgical) mask is mandatory for students in all classes, teachers and other staff, as well as for visitors to school units.

Especially for students from Kindergarten to XNUMXrd grade, special emphasis will be given to education and familiarity with the appropriate use of the mask.

The use of a non-medical mask is mandatory in all indoor areas of the school units, outside the school units when there is overcrowding, such as when arriving and leaving the school unit, as well as in the case of overcrowding in outdoor canteens, in the middle transfer of students, during the adjustment period to the kindergarten, by a healthy, stable attendant (parent, guardian or other person).

Source: covid19.gov.gr