Chandigarh: In order to bust myths and create awareness about the coronavirus, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research ( PGI Chandigarh) has recently released Comics (in Hindi and English) on Corona Awareness for Children

"There is a growing concern and perceived threat about the coronavirus among common citizens. The population of all ages are making use of available media such as newspapers, social media, and television to make themselves aware. From adults to children, most of the discussions these days are centering around the coronavirus. But for children, especially those below the age of 12 years, coronavirus has become a cause of concern as they are not able to comprehend the talks and getting worried. The parents should talk to them and resolve their queries so that they do not panic," the comic states in its intro

"Sometimes parents might be busy, and they might not be able to resolve their queries. Considering this PGIMER- Chandigarh, India, created a comic to make children aware about the threat of coronavirus and how to remain safe through simple precautionary steps. This comic is created to learn, along with fun,and motivate children to be a hero of prevention by defeating corona." it added

The comic having titled " Kids, Vaayu and Corona: Who wins the fight? " in English- sees a superhero named Vaayu busting many myths relating to coronavirus and its spread

" Vaayu is a global citizen who lives in the foothills of Himalayas, India. He is a superhero, who work for better public health and the environment. He had been called to fight against global threat of coronavirus and to protect children from sudden panic and fear.," states the introduction

To read the comic in English

http://pgimer.edu.in/PGIMER_PORTAL/AbstractFilePath?FileType=E&FileName=Corona_comic_PGI_final-12 March-2014Mar2020132051.pdf&PathKey=SPOTLIGHT_PATH

To read the comic in Hindi, please click

http://pgimer.edu.in/PGIMER_PORTAL/AbstractFilePath?FileType=E&FileName=Corona_comic_PGI_final_hindi-12 March-2014Mar2020132032.pdf&PathKey=SPOTLIGHT_PATH

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