[perthbashi] FW: Coronavirus special: your questions answered by experts

 

Advice for parents

As of the time this was written, the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, had infected over 145,000 people globally and caused more than 5,400 deaths. Parents are understandably concerned, so we spoke to a number of academics about what to do:

·         Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know to prepare and respond

·         Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know

·         8 tips on what to tell your kids about coronavirus

·         Australian schools are closing because of coronavirus, but should they be?

COVID-19 and anxiety

But what about you! Coronavirus is stressful, and none are us are immune to the pervading sense of anxiety that has taken hold around the world. We asked two GPs with special expertise in mental health to explain some ways to cope.

Listen

·         Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy on COVID-19

·         Coronavirus and COVID-19: your questions answered by virus experts

What our government is doing

On Thursday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a $17.6 billion stimulus package. Can’t really get your head around it? We’ve made this handy infographic to explain the basics. 

Quarantine and casual workers

The COVID-19 outbreak in Australia and the push for sick people to stay away from work, has shone a light on our social safety net. We might like to think our workers have better rights than those in the US, but in fact, they don’t fare so well when it comes to sick leave. In fact, 37% of Australian workers don’t receive paid sick leave. More on that story here. 

Proportion of workers in each industry without paid leave:

Everyday living

·         Yes, washing our hands really can help curb the spread of coronavirus

·         7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety

·         Hong Kong dog causes panic – but here’s why you needn’t worry about pets spreading COVID-19

·         5 ways to manage your news consumption in times of crisis

Understanding the science

·         What is a virus? How do they spread? How do they make us sick?

·         Will warmer weather stop the spread of coronavirus?

·         What’s the difference between pandemic, epidemic and outbreak?

·         Coronavirus: it’s time to debunk claims that vitamin C could cure it

Keep up with the technology

·         Want to Skype your GP to avoid exposure to the coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know about the new telehealth option

·         Working at home to avoid coronavirus? This tech lets you (almost) replicate the office

·         ‘The doctor will Skype you now’: telehealth may limit coronavirus spread, but there’s more we can do to protect health workers

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