This is a question many families are asking at the moment. There is a huge amount of information on the media about COVID-19 and it is leaving many of us anxious and confused.

If you are living in an affected area it is possible that you or anyone in your family could be exposed to the novel coronavirus. Many people may only experience mild symptoms, especially children and young adults, but there are some more serious cases requiring hospital care. Those with mild symptoms may still be able to infect others. This means that the best way to keep your family and your community safe is to follow basic precautions in your home and when out and about, such as good hand and respiratory hygiene. Also make sure to keep informed and follow the advice of your local health authority regarding restrictions put in place for travel and gatherings.

You can find all the most up-to-date advice from WHO here:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public