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The following information is provided by UNICEF. Coronavirus is large in size where the cell diameter is 400 to 500 micro and for this reason, any mask prevents its entry. The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded, so it is not transmitted by air. When coronavirus falls on a metal surface, it will ive 12 hours, so wash your hands with soap and water after touching metal surfaces that others have touched. When coronavirus falls on fabric it remains for nine hours so washing clothing or being exposed to the sun for two hours can kill…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of March 23, 2020: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Mt. Trumbull Loop and 2) Mt. Dellenbaugh Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Calle Alamo, 2) Jane Ave. and 3) Parker St. and pot hole repairs and right-of-way repairs in the Butler area. Also, crews will be removing debris from culverts along Stockton Hill Rd. Hackberry: Road grading on Antares Rd. from Mille 22 working south. Wikieup: Road grading on Bogles Ranch Rd. Yucca: Road grading…

What are the best habits to help our family stay healthy and minimize sickness? Some basic things that every parent should be teaching their kids on a daily basis to stay healthy include simple, good hygiene: Brush teeth every day. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Be considerate by covering coughs and sneezes. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands. Get adequate rest so that your immune system works better. When should I keep my child home to prevent spreading illness? A child with a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or…

First it was gun violence. Then it was climate change. Now it’s an honest-to-goodness pandemic that has infiltrated our communities and collective consciousness — leaving us stammering, yet again, for the right words to explain terrible things to our children. If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Families the world over are with you on this one. Here are some tips to get you through as the outbreak continues. Make children feel safe. We are battling two…