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COVID-19 Youth Interview
TIPS ON USING DISINFECTANTS AND CLEANERS
» Do not spray chemicals into the air; spray directly onto a towel held far away from your face and then apply to surface. » COVID-19 can float in air for three hours, live on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours, live on cardboard for 24 hours, and live on copper for four hours. » When choosing a cleaner, look for Green Seal Industrial and Institutional Cleaners Standard, UL Ecologo Hard Surface Cleaners Standard, and EPA (Fragrance-Free) Safer Choice. » People choosing to avoid alcohol products can use hydrogen peroxide. It is just as effective as alcohol-based disinfectants. » Microfiber cloths and mops are helpful in cleaning. They have more surface area so they’re very absorbent and effective. In addition, they have a positive charge so they attract negatively charged dirt and grease that viruses and bacteria may be stuck to. » If you are in the practice of washing groceries when you bring them home from the store, it is better to use dish soap than disinfectant, since you want to avoid consuming any kind of disinfectant. Make sure you thoroughly rinse your groceries after cleaning them.
Take care of each other.
COVID-19 THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES: INTERVIEW WITH KINA BOBB
Kina, age 7
1. What is the coronavirus?
It’s a black and invisible ugly thing that’s bad for you.
2. Who is the president?
Yuck, Trump!
3. How many days have we been in lockdown?
35,000 years
4. Do you want to go back to school?
Umm, I don’t know.
5. Who is the first person you are going to hug when lockdown is over?
Uh, Radley and Raven (nephew and niece)
6. Where is the first place you want to go?
Chuck E. Cheese
7. What do you think we can do to get rid of the
coronavirus (COVID-19)? Get magical powers – very, very magical powers and kick it out of the world. 8. Is mom a good teacher? Definitely.
9. How did the coronavirus start?
I feel like someone evil sent it out to try and make us all sick and die.
10. If you had to wear protective clothing to help you, what would it be?
Umm, diamond armor with super enchantments that would push the sickness back from where it came from.
Everyone should wear it to not get sick. (Minecraft)
11. Are you enjoying the lockdown?
Yes, it feels like summer vacation, but I also don’t like that I can’t see other family.
12. What is your favorite thing we do at home?
Snuggle time. Playing Minecraft online with Radley, and sit on the bed together and color and play games.
Ask your children questions about their thoughts and feelings regarding COVID-19. Be sure to ease their fears while also being honest, and enjoy a giggle with their enlightened and candid responses!
