The Italian paediatric society raccomandations on children and adolescents extra-domestic activities during the SARS COV-2 emergency phase 2

Ital J Pediatr. 2020 May 19;46(1):62. doi: 10.1186/s13052-020-00826-3.

Abstract

Background: Due to novel coronavirus infection emergency, restricting measures have been imposed in Italy. As well as adults, also children are limited in their daily routine.

Main text: As the lockdown period is expected to end on 3rd May 2020, we discuss the opportunity for children to practice safely recreational or physical activity outdoor.

Conclusion: The Italian Paediatric Society recommends specific recreational and physical activities according to the age of the children and respecting social distancing.

Keywords: Children; Coronavirus infection; Outdoor activities; Quarantine; Social distancing.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Child
  • Coronavirus Infections* / epidemiology
  • Emergencies
  • Exercise*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Italy
  • Pandemics*
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / epidemiology
  • Quarantine*
  • Recreation*
  • SARS-CoV-2