Advice for grandparents who cannot isolate during coronavirus
ORLANDO Throughout the pandemic, grandparents have been advised to physically distance themselves from their grandkids because most grandparents are in the vulnerable population and theres some threats to kids health as well. However, distancing might not be possible for some families where grandparents play a pivotal role in raising their grandkids. A Cornell University study, done before the outbreak, analyzed how much time kids and grandparents spend together. They found that on any given week, 50% of young children spend some time with their grandparents. If grandparents cannot isolate themselves, they can protect themselves by washing their hands frequently, using gloves when changing diapers, and regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces like tablets, toys and play mats.