Some advice for hard times

At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus began making people sick with flu-like symptoms. The illness is called coronavirus disease-19 — COVID-19 for short.

GLOSSARY Sick=malato
 physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy

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There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, but there are a few things you can do to keep your family healthy

GLOSSARY currently: attualmente a few: alcune healthy: sana

YOU DON'T HAVE TO&nbsp;go out for unimportant&nbsp;reasons

Follow local and state guidance on travel restrictions.

GLOSSARY follow: segui guidance: indicazioni travel restrictions: restrizioni di viaggio

YOU SHOULD believe that medicine will kill the monster

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We need to try not to touch our face, avoid shaking hands and wash our hands often, especially before eating (when we put our fingers to our mouth).

GLOSSARY Shaking= tremore/tremolio
 to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make something or someone do this

Cough and Wheeze (Bronchiolitis)

Reduce close contact with others by practicing&nbsp;social distancing. This means staying home as much as possible and avoiding public places where close contact with others is likely.

GLOSSARY means: significa as much as possible: il più possibile avoiding: evitando likely: probabile

Social distancing works – here’s how

Social distancing works – here’s how

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GLOSSARY mood: stato d'animo peers: coetanei

Socializing plays an important role in regulating your mood. You should use social media to stay connected to peers. Communication can help you feel less alone and mitigate some of the stress that comes from being away from friends. Technology can also help you feel closer to relatives or friends you can’t see at the moment.

Clean and&nbsp;disinfect&nbsp;your home as usual using regular household cleaning sprays or wipes.

GLOSSARY as usual: come al solito household: domestico wipes: salviette

GLOSSARY valuable: prezioso

Making plans helps you visualize the near future. Assign tasks that will help people feel that they are part of the plan and making a valuable contribution to the family.

Wash your hands&nbsp;often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use&nbsp;hand sanitizer. Look for one that is 60% or higher alcohol-based.

GLOSSARY for at least: per almeno available: a disposizione look for one: cercane uno

Staying informed is important, but it’s a good idea to limit consumption of news and social media that has the potential to feed your anxiety. Turn the TV off and mute.

GLOSSARY the potential to feed your anxiety: il potenziale per alimentare la tua ansia turn the TV off: spegni la TV

Think about a new skill you would like to learn or a place you would like to visit, and investigate real and virtual possibilities for accessing these. There are endless opportunities to learn new skills together through online platforms such as YouTube. You could learn games and skills you enjoy (such as cooking, chess, coding or science experiments). Virtual excursions promote interest and learning, and these are offered by many museums and zoos around the world.

GLOSSARY skill: abilità

GLOSSARY Spreads= si diffonde
 to (cause to) cover, reach, or have an effect on a wider or increasing area

The germ that causes COVID-19 spreads easily from person to person and infects the breathing system, our nose, throat and lungs. It is passed from person to person through tiny droplets when people cough or sneeze. These droplets can be breathed in by others – which is why we should try not to get too close to others, and cover our sneezes and coughs with our arm or a tissue. Then wash our hands.&nbsp;

YOU COULD relax and find some fun activities to stay at home and not go out.

YOU SHOULD believe that everything will be ok ;)

Avoid travel to highly&nbsp;infected areas.

GLOSSARY avoid: evita highly infected areas: aree altamente infette

Ginevra's Diary

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Ginevra Covid-19

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COVID-19

Covid-19 Simone

CORONAVIRUS

COVID 19 Nunzia Tortora

corona virus

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COVID-19 - the big wall

The droplets might land on surfaces, like phones, door handles, tables and hands. If we shake someone’s hand or touch these things and then touch our eyes, mouth or nose, the germ can get inside us.

GLOSSARY Handles=maniglie
 a part of a object designed for holding, moving,or carryng the object easily

ILLNESSES AND ACCIDENTS

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Music makes you happier Music lowers stress and improves health Music helps you sleep better Music reduces depression Music strengthens learning and memory Music increases verbal intelligence

GLOSSARY lowers stress: riduce lo stress improves health: migliora la salute strengthens: rafforza increases: aumenta

Wash stuffed animals or other plush toys, following manufacturer's instructions in the warmest water possible and dry them completely.

GLOSSARY stuffed animals: animali di peluche plush toys: giocattoli di peluche manufacturer's instructions: istruzioni del produttore the warmest: più calda dry them: asciugali

HOW TO STAY HAPPY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Cough and sneeze into a tissue (make sure to throw it away after each use!) or cough and sneeze into your arm or elbow, not your hands.

GLOSSARY make sure to throw: assicurati di gettare after each use: dopo ogni uso

Plan a rough daily routine with times for different activities: school work, exercise, chores, creativity or free play, and time on digital devices. Moreover, get up, eat and go to bed at your normal times.

GLOSSARY rough: approssimativa chores: faccende digital devices: dispositivi digitali moreover: inoltre

A novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a disease caused by a new germ or bug. Germs are tiny organisms that live in our environment and can make us sick if they get in our bodies.&nbsp; You cannot see germs with your eyes (only under a microscope). They are a bit like chilli. You cannot see chilli on your hands but if you lick your fingers or touch your eyes you will know it is there!

GLOSSARY Environment=ambiente
 the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live

YOU HAVE TO wear face disposable mask and disposable gloves.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, and mouth).

GLOSSARY avoid touching: evita di toccare

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COVID-19 Matching

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COVID-19 crucipuzzle

YOU SHOULD speak to a doctor before going to the hospital, if you have symptoms.

According to the&nbsp;CDC, children do not seem to be at higher risk for getting COVID-19. However, some people are, including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like: - Heart disease - Diabetes - Lung disease - Suppressed immune systems

GLOSSARY However= tuttavia
 despite whatever amount or degreee

CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN: THE PROS AND THE CONS ABOUT QUARANTINE - a mindmap

GLOSSARY overwhelmed: sopraffatto

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, step away and take a break.&nbsp;

GLOSSARY overwhelmed: sopraffatto

Hello, I am a virus.pdf

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COVID-19 What is it? ..................................................................................... COVID-19 Symptoms ...................................................................................... How to protect your family ...................................................................... How to stay happy during the Coronavirus crisis .................. The lockdown ..................................................................................................... Our suggestions ................................................................................................. Fun and creativity ............................................................................................

Be creative about new activities - and exercise

Incorporate new activities into your routine, like doing a puzzle or having family game time in the evening. Think creatively about the activities you can do when confined to the home. 

GLOSSARY creatively: creativamente confided to the home: confinato in casa

Human Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that usually cause illnesses like the common cold. Almost everyone gets one of these viruses at some point in their lives. Most of the time the illness only lasts for a short time.&nbsp;

GLOSSARY Illness= malattia/male
 a disease of the body or mind

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