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Whenever public health concerns garner widespread attention (such as the emergence of coronavirus) schools are often asked if special measures are needed. Our district’s response to public health emergencies is based on following guidance or directives issued from public health agencies such as the PA Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At this time, those agencies are not recommending schools implement special measures beyond the usual suggestions for limiting the spread of illness, such as classroom sanitation practices we already routinely implement.
Best Practices For Reducing the Risk and Spread of Illness
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
Wash hands often and thoroughly, with soap and water Wash for 20 seconds, and don't forget under your fingernails.
Avoid sharing eating utensils and cups/bottles.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. This is how germs are spread.
Clean all “high touch” surfaces daily.
Monitor your symptoms. Be especially conscious of a temperature above 100.4.
If you have not already received the flu vaccine, it is not too late.
If your child is displaying symptoms of an illness, such as fever of 100.4 or higher, contact your primary care provider and keep your child at home.
For other health related information regarding cold and flu symptons, click here to go to the District's Health Services site.
For More Information about Coronavirus
CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PA Dept. of Health: Coronavirus
World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak