Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Parents, Students and Staff
Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus disease 2019. So the best way to prevent illness, is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
For more information see the RI Department of Health: https://health.ri.gov
The virus is thought to be spread mainly from person-to-person:
Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus disease 2019. So the best way to prevent illness, is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
For more information see the RI Department of Health: https://health.ri.gov
The virus is thought to be spread mainly from person-to-person:
- Between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet)
- Through respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze, laugh or speaking, singing or fecal contamination.
- Clean your hands often with soap and warm water.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer.
- Stop handshakes - use other non contact ways of greeting each other.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Consider keeping a 2 week supply of prescription and over the counter medicines, food and other essential household items.
- Establish a plan for childcare needs in case of cancellation of events.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Put distance between yourself and other people - especially if you are at higher risk of getting very sick.
- Keep windows open, when possible, to increase ventilation.
- Limit attendance at larger gatherings.
- If traveling to international/high risk areas, you may need to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to school/work.
- Stay home if you are sick (colds, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea or vomiting) except to get medical care. Call your doctor first if you are ill.
- If you have vomiting or diarrhea, STAY HOME for at least 48 hours after the last episode and symptoms have subsided.
- If you have a fever (>100 degrees), stay home for 48 hours after your temperature has stayed below 100 degrees without fever-reducing medicines (such as Tylenol or Advil)
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow, then Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer.
- Teach your child how to cover coughs and sneezes.
- Avoid air dryers for hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.
- Ensure all utensils and dishes and cups are cleaned thoroughly. Do not share!
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