Transcript of Why the mask?
Bella: At the moment there is a lot more people wearing masks and you may be wondering why. Wearing masks stops germs from spreading, just like washing our hands and social distancing.
When you visit the hospital a lot of people you know will be wearing masks, like your nurses and doctors, your child life therapist, the starlight captains and the clown doctors, even your mum or dad.
This might seem strange or you might feel a bit worried, but these masks are an extra way to keep us all safe and healthy. They're kind of like a superhero shield that can stop germs and viruses and helps to protect you from getting sick.
If you need to wear a mask there are a couple of things you should know:
So remember, masks are here to help us. So if we all wear them properly, we'll be doing our bit to keep us all safe and healthy.
Oh yeah, don't forget to smile. Your eyes will be still shining underneath the mask.