Dubai: Taking care of children when parent has COVID-19

Dubai Health Authority provides tips for parents who have tested positive

Last updated: January 31, 2021 | 19:04

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For parents, testing positive for COVID-19 comes with an additional worry of ensuring their children are safe and taken care of.

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If you test positive, it is first important to get your children tested.

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Children in Abu Dhabi schools also got the saliva tests done, before returning to school campuses earlier this year: gulfnews.com/1.76246538

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COVID-19 saliva test for children – where to get it, how much will it cost? Find out more here: gulfnews.com/1.1606225821920

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If you are able to assign someone trustworthy with the child's care, follow these steps.

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It is important to care for their emotional needs, too.

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What should you do if you are unable to get another caregiver?

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Tips for parents who are COVID-19 positive to care for their children.

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