Carving a Halloween pumpkin can be tricky. If you’re not careful, you could end up being treated in a hospital emergency department. It happens to plenty of people every year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. A slip of the knife cuts a hand or a finger, and suddenly your Halloween decorations aren’t the scariest things in sight. Here are some tips for carving with care: Be sure your pumpkin, your hands and […]
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How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings
Cloth face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Who should NOT use cloth face coverings: children under age 2, or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Cloth face coverings are NOT surgical masks or N95 respirators. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for […]
Coventry Down’s syndrome campaigner gets married as restrictions ease
More than 1,000 people watched live online as Down’s syndrome campaigner Heidi Crowter tied the knot in a socially distanced wedding ceremony. The 25-year-old was able to marry partner James Carter, 26, at Hillfields Church, Coventry, on their original date as restrictions were eased. They had to cut their 220 guests to 30 and were not allowed to sing hymns, but said they had a “perfect” day. “A big party” is planned for next year […]
Corona Virus: A Book for Children (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
Nosy Crow made this book quickly to meet the needs of children and their families. No one involved was paid anything for their work. Click on the link below to access the book Corona Virus: A Book for Children (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
Helping those with autism during Coronavirus “stay in place”
Like so many people with autism, lockdown rules have only added to the challenges Matthew Russell faces. A trip to McDonald’s or the local pub had not only become a treat, but a key part of a settled weekly routine. However, the coronavirus outbreak has taken away those routines, causing distress and anxiety for many. So staff at an autism centre in south Wales have come up with ideas to help maintain structure, including a […]