A Dumfries boy was one of 12 children across the country to put his question about coronavirus directly to Nicola Sturgeon.
The First Minister took part in a special question and answer designed specifically for children with Gino Graham, seven, asking if his dog could catch coronavirus.
Parent Club, parentclub.scot – an online information and support hub for parents in Scotland – invited children to submit their questions to the First Minister via video clip in an effort to address some of the concerns they are facing in these challenging times.
In the video, the First Minister talked about the need for proper hand washing frequently, the symptoms to be aware of and explained the importance of staying home, minimising contact with other people and thanked families across the country for everything being done to help stop the spread of the virus.
Ms Sturgeon said: “We have introduced lots of changes to try and limit the spread of the virus and children across the country are having to accept a very different way of life right now, without much time to understand why.
“I know that some will be thinking it’s scary and I understand that. We want to help them at this difficult time by reassuring them that it’s okay to be feeling this way and to answer some of the key questions they have. It was a very important Q&A for me, and I did my best to give them all the answers they need in simple terms.
"We know that they need up to date information, clear guidance and continuous reassurance as they navigate this change to their lives.”
