 Hello children, it's story time again and today I would like to share a secret with you. Well, every day we keep hearing about coronavirus. The schools are shut, all the shops are closed and I was a bit worried and then I read this book and today I'm gonna read this book to you. The title of this book is, Dave The Taught Is Worried About Coronavirus. It's written and illustrated by Molly Watts. There was an owl called Dottie, a nurse with a uniform or his party. She works in the hospital up the hill looking after all the children who are ill. Near to Dottie, there lives a dog called Dave who every morning gives nurse Dottie a wave. But this morning Dave doesn't have his normal big grin because there is something really worrying him. There has been talk about coronavirus everywhere and hearing about it is giving Dave a big scare. It is on the TV at home and school every day. Dave was worried that everything won't be okay. Dave was anxious and nurse Dottie can see that. So she decides to stop for a chat. There is a lot of different and scary thing being said. So nurse Dottie wants to make sure Dave knows the truth instead. Nurse Dottie tells Dave that coronavirus is an illness that some people will get. But that most people will not get really poorly from it. Children, the word poorly means unwell or sick. And another word for coronavirus is COVID-19. For most it is like a cold or flu they might get when it's colder. But we should be careful to protect ourselves and those who are unwell or older. Dave asks if it is true that someone has it if they are coughing a lot. Nurse Dottie says coughing is a symptom but it might not be coronavirus they've got. With coronavirus they may get a fever and be a bit short of breath too. But these things are also symptoms of a cold or flu. Nurse Dottie said washing his hand is the most important thing Dave should do. It should be for at least 20 seconds or singing happy birthday twice through. This will help to try stop him from getting coronavirus himself. And it's a way that Dave can help to protect everybody else. To be safe if Dave gets poorly he will have to stay at home. But his family would stay with him so he would not be alone. If he's been near others who are poorly then he will stay home then too. There will be plenty of food and lots of games and things to do. Children remember the word poorly means unwell or sick. Many things have been cancelled and they will not be able to go on holiday. Also he might not see people he normally does as at home they may need to stay. Schools and shops have also closed to stop lots of people being all together. But just for now to keep people safe it will not be forever. Dave has a grandma and he knows she is a little bit old. He is worried because coronavirus is more dangerous for her he has been told. Nurse Dottie says that it may make her more poorly than it would him or his sister. But that is why she will stay at home and they will take what she needs to her. Dave asks will he need to visit Nurse Dottie at the hospital? Nurse Dottie explains that no that's not the case at all. If he is poorly then home is the best place for him to stay unless he needs some help. Only then would to hospital he make his way. Nurse Dottie explains that on TV and everywhere people will say lots of things. But no matter what Dave hears we are ready for what coronavirus brings. To keep everyone safe is the reason that there are all these plans. All Dave needs to do is stay calm and remember to wash his hands. Now Dave knows the truth he is no longer scared. He knows what to do to keep himself prepared. He knows to keep washing his hands and if poorly at home he has to stay. But most of all now he knows he is going to be okay. Well children isn't that a beautiful story? Now there are a few things that we all need to keep in mind. One we don't have to worry and get scared. We have to stay calm. Two we have to keep washing our hands and that too for 20 seconds. And we need to sleep well, eat healthy food. And also we have to stay at home and stay safe. Yes and I will see you soon. Happy reading, happy learning. Bye bye.