“The same steps which prevent other respiratory viruses, including influenza from spreading, can also prevent 2019-nCoV from spreading. “
The letter added; “As such, the district is continuing with standard infection control precautions in our schools, including routine cleaning of regularly touched surfaces. “
It then listed various steps to take in an effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
cover coughs/sneezes;
frequently and thoroughly wash hands;
routinely clean touched objects and surfaces;
keep children home when they have early symptoms indicative of flu (e.g. fever, headache, extreme fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, muscle aches or runny nose with unusual tiredness); and keep children home until they are fully recovered from an illness (e.g., have no fever, vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours, are no longer significantly fatigued or in need of extra sleep, and have significantly reduced respiratory symptoms).
“The same steps which prevent other respiratory viruses, including influenza from spreading, can also prevent 2019-nCoV from spreading. “
The letter added; “As such, the district is continuing with standard infection control precautions in our schools, including routine cleaning of regularly touched surfaces. “
It then listed various steps to take in an effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
cover coughs/sneezes;
frequently and thoroughly wash hands;
routinely clean touched objects and surfaces;
keep children home when they have early symptoms indicative of flu (e.g. fever, headache, extreme fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, muscle aches or runny nose with unusual tiredness); and keep children home until they are fully recovered from an illness (e.g., have no fever, vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours, are no longer significantly fatigued or in need of extra sleep, and have significantly reduced respiratory symptoms).
