How The Pandemic Affects Children

Grapevine Health team members Chinwendu Ngwadom and Tyrone Lofton spoke with children about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting them. Children discussed school, what they’re doing during the pandemic and how they are interacting with peers while they are quarantined. Chinwendu and Tyrone also informed the kids about how the virus spreads and what they can do to protect themselves.

Music: Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

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