#parent | #kids | Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Walz mandates masks as case count keeps climbing | #covid19 | #kids | #childern

[ad_1] As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb at alarming rates, the governor has declared that Minnesotans must wear masks in restaurants, stores and other public indoor gathering spaces beginning on Saturday. After weeks of deliberation, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced a statewide mask mandate as a…

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#parent | #kids | Concerns with COVID-19 and School-Age Kids | Raccoon Valley Radio | #covid19 | #kids | #childern

[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in pockets across Iowa with new symptoms tied to the respiratory virus. Family Practice Physician Dr. Laurie Connolly with Greene County Medical Center says the typical symptoms of COVID-19 include a fever, headaches, shortness of breath, sore throat and muscle aches. The milder…

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#parent | #kids | Parson about kids catching COVID-19 comments: ‘What I said didn’t come out the way I intended’ | #covid19 | #kids | #childern

[ad_1] Gov. Mike Parson has gained national attention for comments he made Friday on “The Marc Cox Morning Show” in St. Louis. The governor has been firm in getting Missouri’s kids back to school this fall. “These kids have got to get back to school,” Parson said. “They’re at the…

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#parent | #kids | Parents, health experts weigh pros and cons of reopening schools on kids’ mental health | #coronavirus | #kids. | #children

[ad_1] Still, the rates of coronavirus transmission from children are not zero, and given the health risks for children, teachers, staff, and their families, experts emphasize safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a joint statement with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and the American Association…

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#parent | #kids | If COVID-19 wasn’t scary enough: Parents worry about children with underlying conditions – The Vicksburg Post | #covid19 | #kids | #childern

[ad_1] From the beginning, doctors warned the elderly and people with underlying health conditions were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Those with diabetes fall into this category and, if they are infected, the virus could increase their risk for extreme illness and more severe complications. William Gilliland, 7, was…

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#parent | #kids | #minorsextrafficking | Young homeless girl was victim in sex trafficking probe

[ad_1] Jeff BurlewTallahassee Democrat Published 5:34 PM EDT Jul 22, 2020 An ongoing Tallahassee Police Department investigation into child sex trafficking appears to have begun after a homeless 13-year-old was pulled out of a life of exploitation. After the girl was recovered, detectives got search warrants for her Facebook and other…

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