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CORONAVIRUS
AND COVID-19
PROTEIN SPIKES
These make me look like
I have a corona, which
means crown in Latin.
GENETIC
INFORMATION (RNA)
My RNA is what makes
me different from
other viruses.
ENVELOPE
This is my outer layer.
DID YOU KNOW?

Washing your hands for
20 seconds using soap
and water helps break
down my envelope so
I don’t make you sick.
CORONAVIRUS
is a virus that can spread easily
from person to person.
It’s also called COVID-19,

which stands for
C oronavi
o virus
D isease 2019
19
There are other types of
coronavirus, but the virus that Corona comes from the
causes COVID-19 is a new type. Latin word, corona, which
means “crown.” When you
You also might hear it being look at coronavirus under a
called “novel coronavirus” microscope, it looks like it
because it is a new virus. has a crown.
WHAT ARE THE If you get COVID-19, you may feel
like you have a cold or the flu.
SYMPTOMS OF Most people have only mild
COVID-19? symptoms and get better quickly.
If you are worried that you might

People with COVID-19 have one of these symptoms, tell
might have: someone. Don’t try to hide it.
FEVER COUGH
HOW DOES
COVID-19 SPREAD?
The virus that causes COVID-19 can
travel through the air in a sneeze or
a cough. It can also spread through
RUNNY NOSE BODY ACHES
contact, like handshakes. The virus
could also be on surfaces, such as
doorknobs or phones.
If people have COVID-19, they are

encouraged to stay home and be
SORE THROAT SHORTNESS
“quarantined” so they don’t spread
OF BREATH
it to others.
Because the virus has spread across

many parts of the world, some
people call it a “pandemic.”
LOSS OF SENSE
OF SMELL
WHAT CAN
YOU DO?
• Wash your hands
for 20 seconds with
soap and water.
• Use hand sanitizer

that contains at
least 60% alcohol.
• Keep your hands

away from your
face, especially
your mouth, nose,
and eyes.
• Cover your coughs

and sneezes. Use
a tissue or your
elbow. Wash your
hands or use hand
sanitizer right after.
WHAT IS SOCIAL DISTANCING?
You may have heard about the
importance of “social distancing.”
This is also called physical distancing,
or keeping at least 6 feet between
you and other people. This may
include changes in your community,
like schools and restaurants closing
and your favorite activities being
Social distancing doesn’t have to be
canceled or postponed.
boring or lonely! You can play games,
It can be hard to take time away do art, read a book, or even build a
from your friends and activities, fort! You can also communicate with
but it’s important to stop the virus your friends and relatives through
from spreading. video chats or phone calls.
CORONAVIRUS 1
ACROSS
CROSSWORD 2 3. Cover your _______
and sneezes
3
5. A new virus
8. Staying away from people
in your community
4 9. Body temperature
above normal
5 10. Something you wear to
keep from spreading germs
6
8
DOWN
1. _______ your hands
9 2. Staying home if you
have symptoms
4. The virus that causes
COVID-19
6. Where coronavirus gets
its name
10
7. A disease that has spread
across the world
NEW CHANGES WORRY
You might notice changes The changes happening because of
happening at your hospital because COVID-19 may cause people to feel
of COVID-19. This is to help keep stressed or worried.
everyone safe.
Self-care, or taking care of yourself,
When you arrive at the hospital, can help you stay strong physically
your care team will screen you and emotionally.
and ask you questions about your
Some people like to listen to music,
health. If you have a fever or other
talk to friends, write their feelings,
symptoms, you may get tested
play a game, exercise, or practice
for COVID-19. Remember, you can
mindfulness.
have a fever for lots of reasons. It
does not necessarily mean you have Some people use humor when they
COVID-19! are stressed. Keep in mind that
sometimes jokes or humor can
Your hospital might also limit
hurt people’s feelings, or people
the number of people allowed on
might not use humor in the same
campus to prevent the spread of
way as you.
COVID-19. This is why grandparents,
brothers and sisters, and other It’s normal to worry. If you are
family members may be asked to worried, sad, or upset, don’t be afraid
stay home. to tell someone or ask for help.
Your favorite activities might be

canceled for now. But there are
other ways to have fun and keep in
touch with your friends. Ask your
child life specialists or nurses for
some fun things to do if you are
bored in the hospital!
COLOR THE
CORONAVIRUS
MATCH THE
COVID-19 FACTS
1. COVID-19 5. Cough, Fever, 9. Self-care
2. Coronavirus Difficulty breathing 10. Community spread
3. Contagious 6. Social distancing 11. Mask, Gloves, Gown
4. Twenty seconds 7. Quarantine 12. Pandemic
8. Ask for help
Can easily spread from What to do if you are

person to person worried or have questions
about coronavirus
Managing stress and
doing fun things to keep How long you should wash
yourself physically and your hands
emotionally healthy
Virus that can spread easily
An outbreak of a disease from person to person and
that spreads across many under the microscope looks
parts of the world like it has a crown
Staying home and isolating Some symptoms associated

from others to prevent the with COVID-19
spread of disease
The spread of a contagious
Items that people wear to disease within a community
protect themselves from
Keeping a distance between
contagious diseases
people and staying away
Coronavirus disease 2019; from crowds to prevent the
the current illness being spread of disease
discussed in the news
UNCOVERING CORONAVIRUS
H H R C O C C C E F C G H Y F
Z S I E I J Z O Z U O E X R D
H D E X S V N U V E R A Y U C
Q U A L H P V G Q Z O E D C C
Z U M H F F I H J K N E G O O
C V A I A C E R D G A D L N V
Y O I R C N A V A V M W O T I
X V F R A X D R E T Y E V A D
M M C L U N X W E R O U E G M
C A B D W S T O A F I R S I M
R S U P Y Q R I Z S F Y Y O N
O K V N K X K B N F H P C U O
W S B Z F T L W N E V I B S V
N J Q P A N D E M I C G N C E
M I C R O S C O P E W X B G L
microscope
respiratory novel
self care
corona contagious
crown
gloves pandemic
quarantine
covid fever
virus
handwashing mask
cough
MYTH BUSTING
You may hear a lot of different
things on TV or from your
friends. It’s important to get
accurate information. Here are
some facts:
• COVID-19 can affect anyone,

not just people from certain
countries or from a certain
background.
• You cannot get COVID-19 from

doing something wrong.
• You cannot get COVID-19 from

your pets.
• The best ways to prevent getting

COVID-19 are washing your
hands, social distancing, and
cleaning surfaces around you.
• You might hear people say that

others are “overreacting,” but
we have learned from other
countries and cities about
what we need to do to protect
ourselves and others.
To be sure you are getting true

information, it is best to ask your
medical team or visit the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC)
website at www.cdc.gov.
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DID YOU KNOW?

It’s also called COVID-19,

If you are worried that you might

If people have COVID-19, they are

Because the virus has spread across

• Use hand sanitizer

• Keep your hands

• Cover your coughs

Your favorite activities might be

Can easily spread from What to do if you are

Staying home and isolating Some symptoms associated

• COVID-19 can affect anyone,

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• The best ways to prevent getting

• You might hear people say that

To be sure you are getting true

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Le a r n a b o u t

DID YOU KNOW?

It’s also called COVID-19,

If you are worried that you might

If people have COVID-19, they are

Because the virus has spread across

• Use hand sanitizer

• Keep your hands

• Cover your coughs

Your favorite activities might be

Can easily spread from What to do if you are

Staying home and isolating Some symptoms associated

• COVID-19 can affect anyone,

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• The best ways to prevent getting

• You might hear people say that

To be sure you are getting true

You might also like

If people have COVID-19, they are

• Use hand sanitizer

• Keep your hands

• Cover your coughs

• COVID-19 can affect anyone,

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• You cannot get COVID-19 from

• The best ways to prevent getting

• You might hear people say that