As a phased return to the physical classroom begins on Monday in Saint Lucia, the Ministry of Health has advised parents to be on the alert for 'vague' symptoms of COVID-19. 'Many children present with atypical and vague symptoms of COVID-19 such as fatigue, headaches, decreased appetite, vomiting or diarrhea. Ask and observe daily. Do not hesitate to take your child in for assessment,' says Dr. Delphina Vernor, District Medical Officer at the Epidemiology Unit. 'Reinforce the protocols. Use age-appropriate terms and words that offer a positive connotation to help ease their fears example - safe space versus social distance,'