What steps should parents take to protect children?

Discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

This is a new virus and we are still learning about it, but so far, there does not seem to be a lot of illness in children. Most illness, including serious illness, is happening in adults of working age and older adults. With schools dismissed, use alternative childcare arrangements, if needed.

If your child/children become sick with COVID-19, notify their childcare facility or school. 

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1. What should I do if there is an outbreak in my community?
2. What should I do if someone in my house gets sick with COVID-19?
3. How can my family and I prepare for COVID-19?
4. How can I prepare for COVID-19 at work?
5. Should I use soap and water or a hand sanitizer to protect against COVID-19? What cleaning products are best?
6. How do I prepare my children in case of a COVID-19 outbreak in our community?
7. What steps should parents take to protect children?
8. Should I continue to go to work if there is an outbreak in my community?