Physical distancing for children

When I am outside... I can say hi to my friends and family.

There are lots of other ways I can greet friends and family without touching them. I could wave. I could smile. I could shout HELLO!

When I come back home, I will wash my hands with soap for 20 seconds.

I can help fight the virus by physical distancing.

The virus has been spreading from person to person. There are different ways the virus can spread. One way it can spread is when someone who has the virus touches another person that doesn't have the virus.

If I need to wipe or blow my nose, I will use a tissue and put it in the bin straight away. If I need to cough or sneeze, I will do it in the inside of my elbow, not my hand.

Before I go outside, I need to wash my hands with soap for 20 seconds.

Physical distancing means that when I am outside... I leave a 2 metre space between me and other people. I don't have to stay 2 metres away from people that are in my bubble.

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I am helping to fight the virus because I remembered to keep my distance from others when outside.

When I am outside... I will try not to touch my face.

Even though we are moving to alert level 3, we still need to practise physical or social distancing.

This is because of a virus called Covid-19. It is spreading around the world.

I need to leave a 2 metre space between us. 

This means I shouldn't... - shake hands - do a special handshake - high five - hongi - hug

At level 3, there might be some changes. For example, there might be new people in your bubble, like close family members and caregivers.