Kids Talk Coronavirus

Children who get COVID-19 might not get as sick as grownups. But the virus is affecting us in many different ways. 

COVID-19 has kept more than 1.5 billion kids out of school.

(In French) I’m doing my homework online, but lots of children don’t have the internet or computers at home.  

If children can’t learn, they might not be able to get jobs when they are older or buy food to look after their families. 

I wash my hands for 20 seconds when I come inside from playing outside, but there are some children that don’t have soap or running water so they can’t wash their hands. 

A lot of children live in refugee camps or detention centers, so they can’t do things that will stop them from getting sick. 

Knock, knock! Who’s there?

I’ve been stuck in the house with my family. It’s very annoying because I’m stuck at the house with my twin.

Everyone loves their family but sometimes if you are with them a little too much, it kind of starts to drive you crazy.

(In Portuguese) But some kids don’t have a home. They might need to stay in a shelter, or on the street.  

My parents get groceries for our meals.  Many kids get their lunches from school.

Without school lunches, many kids will go hungry.  

My parents are working, but a lot of adults have lost their jobs.  

When parents lose their jobs, kids often have to get married or work too young,  

(In Portuguese) For the world’s most vulnerable children, this pandemic will change their entire futures. 

Governments should make sure when schools are closed kids have access to education and that kids stay safe, healthy, and have enough for their basic needs.