WATCH: Explaining coronavirus to children -- What is it? Why are schools closed?

Video explains illness in age-appropriate manner

DETROIT – The coronavirus is impacting many aspects of many people’s lives.

From schools being closed, canceled events to offices moving to remote work, the new virus is causing a myriad of changes across Michigan and the world.

See all the changes that have been made here.

Local 4 made an age-appropriate video that explains to children what coronavirus is and what is happening.