Opinion

Is it time for Australia to implement kids-only COVID-19 briefings?

By Susan Whatman
Updated September 2 2020 - 7:07am, first published 4:30am
Children-specific briefings might take some of the pressure off teachers who are already overworked adapting to new ways of learning. Picture: Shutterstock
Children-specific briefings might take some of the pressure off teachers who are already overworked adapting to new ways of learning. Picture: Shutterstock

There are many ways children absorb public health messaging about COVID-19. They may receive information from social media platforms like TikTok, via direct text messages, or through daily briefings from state chief medical officers and politicians on television.

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