This helpful video from Dr Michelle Dickinson (Nanogirl) helps children understand what it is, and also how to help avoid it.

The Ministry of Education website has a page Talking to children about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) which has lots of great information:

1. Help children cope with anxiety by providing accurate information
2. Reassure your children
3. Information for kids
4. Tips – if your child is anxious
5. Make yourself available
6. Maintain a normal routine
7. Avoid blaming others
8. Monitor social media and TV - we think this is especially important
9. Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices
10. What to emphasise when talking to children about school

Read this information here...