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Public health officials in Switzerland have said that it is now safe for children under the age of ten to hug their grandparents. The relaxation of restrictions in the country comes after Swiss scientists concluded that grandparents are not at risk of catching Covid-19 from their young grandchildren as they do not have the ‘receptors’ … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall has confessed to missing her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown but has been enjoying spending time outside in the garden. Camilla’s comments came in a call to an elderly user of the Silver Line, a 24-hour helpline for older people feeling lonely or in need of support, which she represents as … Read more
Grandparents in self-isolation due to coronavirus are cheered up by a visit from their young grandchildren who blow kisses through glass doors ITV weatherman Chris Page, from Norfolk, posted friend’s cute image on Twitter Shows elderly grandparents smiling and holding their hands up to glass doors Toddlers greet them by placing their hand on theirs … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Elderly are told to ‘take care’ with their grandchildren as experts warn families are most likely to catch coronavirus from their loved ones than from strangers Prof John Edmunds warned elderly people are at greatest risk from loved ones He said parents should warn their own frail parents about the potential risk The London School … Read more