An Important Message on COVID-19 or Coronavirus
Message Updated on March 3, 2020
As coverage of COVID-19, or coronavirus, continues, know that as we do in all health-related cases, we continue to work closely with and receive additional guidance from the Harford County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Practicing good hygiene can help to limit the spread of viruses in our schools. The current recommended precautions to avoid exposure to the virus are the same precautions you would take to avoid the flu. To keep your family safe:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick and call ahead when seeking medical care. If you are experiencing the flu, remember that you should not return to work or school until you have been fever- free without the use of fever reducing medication for at least 24 hours.
- Cover your coughs or sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash; if tissues aren’t available, cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 but there is a vaccine for seasonal influenza which is recommended for all persons over the age of 6 months.
We will be continuing our partnerships with public health experts and updating you when new relevant information is available. You may find additional information at:
Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
Maryland Department of Health:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Novel-coronavirus.aspx
Harford County Health Department:
https://harfordcountyhealth.com/coronavirus/
Thank you for your cooperation to keep our children and our schools healthy.