VIDEO: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers children’s questions about coronavirus

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has answered questions from children across Scotland about coronavirus in an effort to address some of the concerns they are facing in these challenging times.

The First Minister is conscious of the impact that the coronavirus is having on our lives and how it is affecting all audiences – in particular, children.

Many children across the country have questions about what’s happening and may be feeling anxious or scared as a result. To ensure they are getting the right advice and trusted information, Parent Club, parentclub.scot – an online information and support hub for parents in Scotland – invited children to send in their questions via video clip for the First Minister to answer.

‘How does coronavirus spread?’ and ‘Why can I not see my granny?’ are just some of the questions put to the First Minister as the nations’ children turned reporters to get the answers they need around what’s important to them.

Addressing each child and answering the questions, First Minister talks about the need for proper hand washing frequently, the symptoms to be aware of and explains the importance of staying home and minimising contact with other people.

Other questions asked were ‘Do you think the schools will reopen again before the start of next term?’ and ‘When can I see my friends again?’

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said: “We have introduced lots of changes to try and limit the spread of the virus and children across the country are having to accept a very different way of life right now, without much time to understand why. I know that some will be thinking it’s scary and I understand that. We want to help them at this difficult time by reassuring them that it’s okay to be feeling this way and to answer some of the key questions they have. It was a very important Q&A for me, and I did my best to give them all the answers they need in simple terms.

“We want children and their parents to feel as reassured as possible regarding the current situation. We know that they need up to date information, clear guidance and continuous reassurance as they navigate this change to their lives. Parent Club offers helpful guidance and support at this challenging time. We’re encouraging parents to use it as a trusted source of information and to connect with other parents while staying at home to protect themselves and their families from the virus.”

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