Coronavirus (COVID-19)

It’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed and scared by everything you’re hearing about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) right now. Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. Also find out more about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community.

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Tell Us How You Feel About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Young Scot, YouthLink Scotland and the Scottish Youth Parliament are working together to find out more about how you feel about coronavirus (COVID-19) in this survey.

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What is Coronavirus and How Might It Affect Me?

What is COVID-19? What are the symptoms of coronavirus and how to take steps to prevent it. Plus, what to do if you think you might have coronavirus.

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NHS Inform's Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get the official and most up-to-date information about how COVID-19 is spread, what the symptoms are and what to do if you think you have them.
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The Answers to Common Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions

We answer your frequently asked questions about the coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Young Scot's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster

We explain some of the terms and phrases people are using when talking about Coronavirus or CODIV-19.

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Tips on How to Deal With the Coronavirus Outbreak

It can be scary hearing about what's happening around the world, but there are some things you can do to help prevent yourself from catching the coronavirus COVID-19, stop the spread of it to others, and look after your mental health if you're feeling anxious or worried about it.

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How Will My Work be Affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak?

How has the coronavirus outbreak affected the world of work? We've put together some information about support for employers and employees as well as guidance on sick-pay, holidays and benefits.

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How to Look After Your Finances During Coronavirus

With lots of businesses closed because of coronavirus (COVID-19) you might find you're struggling to pay the bills. Here's some information on how to look after your finances during this difficult time.

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Things to Do at Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Are you stuck at home self isolating? Whether you're social distancing, isolating or in quarantine due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there are lots of things you can do from the comfort of your own home!

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Supporting Your Community During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Find out how you can support your local community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for BSL Users

British Sign Language video explaining steps you can take to help avoid infection from coronavirus (COVID-19) and self-isolation advice.
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Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

It's important to look after yourself when there is lots of worrying news. Here's some tips on how to do so.

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Coronavirus & Mental Health: Your Questions Answered

Mental health and wellbeing experts Cathy Richards and Sean Humphreys answer your questions about looking after your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus 'lockdown'.

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How is COVID-19 Changing How We Interact Digitally?

We've gathered some top tips on how to stay safe as we spend more time than ever online. From looking at scams to fake news to some of the apps that people have started to use.

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How Coronavirus Will Affect Your Mobile Data and Broadband

Information on some changes that have been made, or are being made, by broadband and mobile data providers and where to find out more.

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Tips for Staying Positive in a Crisis

Things that are happening in the world around us can make us feel scared, unhappy or worried. Lots of people are talking about COVID-19 or coronavirus at the moment and this can make us feel all of these feelings and more. You’re not alone.

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First Minister & National Clinical Director Answer Your Coronavirus Questions Live

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch, answer your questions live on coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Keeping Safe Online

As we're spending more time at home, a lot of people are spending more time online. Take a look at our resource about keeping safe when using websites and social media.
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Ready Scotland's Website: Being Ready for an Emergency

The Ready Scotland website has information on steps you can take to make sure that you, your family, your home or your business are prepared for an emergency.
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Coronavirus Advice for Unpaid Carers

Get the official updated advice from the Scottish Government for if you are caring for someone unpaid, and looking for support.
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How is COVID-19 impacting Children's Hearings?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has lead to lots of things being cancelled and changed. If you were meant to have a Children's Hearing, here's what is going to happen.

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Young Scot's TikTok Handwashing Tutorial

Each step, on both hands, for 20 seconds! Handwashing tutorial by @young.scot on TikTok.
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Coping With Conflict During COVID-19 Lockdown

Conflicts can happen at any time, but it's important we can figure out how to resolve them before things get worse.

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SAAS 2020-2021: Your Questions Answered

Find out the latest information on how COVID-19 might affect SAAS funding for 2021-2021 academic year, as well as how to apply and where to find out more.

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Helpful Young Scot Discounts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Check out some Young Scot discounts for essentials and online shopping which may be useful for you and your family.

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Newsround's Advice for If You're Upset by Current News

If you are upset by the news, it's important to know that you are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings. Newsround share some tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard or read.
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Childline's Information About Dealing With Upsetting News

The news can be a great way to find out more about what’s happening in the world. But some of things you see, hear or read can be upsetting, or even make you feel angry. Childline share things you can do if you're worried, confused or scared.
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How to Talk About Your Feelings

Problems and worries can be hard to get to grips with when they're just going round inside our heads. Talking or writing can help. Find out how to talk about your feelings

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Relaxation Exercises

If you feel stressed, or are prone to panic attacks, it can be extremely useful to learn how to control your breathing. It can make you feel relaxed and able to concentrate better.

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How Stress Affects You

Information on the meaning of stress, how stress can affect you, and how you can combat it.

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WATCH: Your Questions About Coronavirus, Answered by Scotland's National Clinical Director

We put your coronavirus (COVID-19) questions to Jason Leitch, the Scottish Government's National Clinical Director.

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World Health Organisation’s New Coronavirus (COVID-19) WhatsApp Service

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched a new WhatsApp messaging service which provides the latest news and information on coronavirus including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others.
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Mindfulness Colouring

Do you want a way to relax and keep your mind occupied? Take a look at our new colouring in pages. Colouring can help us to relax, unwind and keep our minds busy.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tell Us How You Feel About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What is Coronavirus and How Might It Affect Me?

NHS Inform's Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Answers to Common Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions

Young Scot's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster

Tips on How to Deal With the Coronavirus Outbreak

How Will My Work be Affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak?

How to Look After Your Finances During Coronavirus

Things to Do at Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Supporting Your Community During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for BSL Users

Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Coronavirus & Mental Health: Your Questions Answered

How is COVID-19 Changing How We Interact Digitally?

How Coronavirus Will Affect Your Mobile Data and Broadband

Tips for Staying Positive in a Crisis

First Minister & National Clinical Director Answer Your Coronavirus Questions Live

Keeping Safe Online

Ready Scotland's Website: Being Ready for an Emergency

Coronavirus Advice for Unpaid Carers

How is COVID-19 impacting Children's Hearings?

Young Scot's TikTok Handwashing Tutorial

Coping With Conflict During COVID-19 Lockdown

SAAS 2020-2021: Your Questions Answered

Helpful Young Scot Discounts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Newsround's Advice for If You're Upset by Current News

Childline's Information About Dealing With Upsetting News

How to Talk About Your Feelings

Relaxation Exercises

How Stress Affects You

WATCH: Your Questions About Coronavirus, Answered by Scotland's National Clinical Director

World Health Organisation’s New Coronavirus (COVID-19) WhatsApp Service

Mindfulness Colouring