Understanding COVID-19: Viewpoints

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Dr Diane Anderson of the Public Health Agency discusses the information sources the public use to understand the COVID-19 pandemic.

A teenager using her phone

Deirdre McAliskey, National Children’s Bureau, and Brendan Bonner, PHA, explain why understanding teenagers’ brains can help us to support them during COVID-19.

Professor Hugo Van Woerden, PHA Director of Public Health

Professor Hugo Van Woerden, PHA Director of Public Health and Dr Damian Bennett,

A woman walking her dog

Looking after our physical and mental health is really important and any activity you can do will help.

A woman breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is safe and the benefits of breastfeeding your baby will long outlast the COVID-19 pandemic.

A woman prepares food in her kitchen

COVID-19 (coronavirus) is affecting all our lives and there is a lot to get used to but it may also encourage us to learn new skills in the kitchen and try new recipes!

Mother and baby

Infant Mental Health is the term often used to describe the capacity of a child, during the first three years of life.

Patient receiving an injection

This week, to celebrate World Vaccination Week, Dr Jillian Johnston, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, explains why vaccines are so important, and even more so during the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jackie Hyland, Consultant in Health Protection

Dr Jackie Hyland, Consultant in Health Protection, Public Health Agency, explains the new PHA pilot programme. 

Family cooking together

Deirdre McAliskey, from the National Children’s Bureau and Maurice Meehan, PHA, consider how families can explore ways to stay safe, healthy and happy during the COVID-19 lockdown.