Coronavirus (COVID-19) Merced Union High School District
What is coronavirus? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person ● This is a new coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China ● This virus is affecting adults/elderly at a higher rate than adolescents ● There are confirmed cases in the United States ● Currently, there are NO current confirmed cases in Merced County ● Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. (March 6, 2020). What you need to know about the coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Patients with confirmed COVID-19 have mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: Fever (temperature > 100.4) ● Cough ● Shortness of breath ● The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend wearing a mask unless recommended by a healthcare professional Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. (March 6, 2020). What you need to know about the coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
Recommendations from Public Health Officials ● At this time, there is no recommendation from the Merced County Public Health Department to cancel: ○ School ○ Field trips (unless to an area where there is confirmed community spread) ○ Athletic trips (unless to an area where there is confirmed community spread or if the teams are coming from an area of community spread) ○ Public events ● With this guidance we will continue school and school related activities as scheduled (unless they are scheduled in an area where there is confirmed community spread) ○ Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Mateo, Riverside, Sacramento, Solano, Yolo
How can I protect myself? Avoid close contact with people who are sick ● Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds ● If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer ● with at least 60% alcohol Always wash your hands when they are visibly dirty ● Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands ● Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. (March 6, 2020). What you need to know about the coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
How can I protect myself? Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue. Throw the used tissue away ● in the garbage Avoid sharing items such as pens, pencils and cell phones ● Do not share food or drinks ● Avoid hugs and handshakes, give fist or elbow bumps instead ● Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. (March 6, 2020). What you need to know about the coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
What is MUHSD doing? Mr. Peterson sent memo to all staff about precautionary measures: ● Spraying or wiping down all buses/vans at the end of the day, EVERY ○ DAY Wiping down all desks/work areas in classrooms, EVERY DAY ○ Spraying or wiping all PE areas, EVERY DAY ○ Encouraging the use of hand sanitizer ○ Encouraging students to clean their chromebooks and devices ○ PSA scripts given to all schools to read during announcements to ○ review the precautionary measures Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. (March 6, 2020). What you need to know about the coronavirus disease 2019. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
What is MUHSD doing? Updating website regularly ● Disseminating information on how to prevent contraction and spread, as ● well as posting updates via ParentSquare, social media, and the district and school websites DO staff are buying hand sanitizer, wipes, and spray (when we can get our ● hands on supplies) and distributing to schools First agenda item at every cabinet meeting (2x/week) ● Daily phone conference with Public Health ●
What are MUHSD nurses doing? Developed presentation for teachers to use in classrooms (symptoms and ● hygiene reminders) Informal screening of students in health office ● Travel history ○ Recent exposure to an infected person ○ Symptoms ○ Referrals ○ Participation in meetings with Department of Public Health ●
Fact checking - Make sure its accurate! Some great websites to learn more information ● Merced County Department of Public Health https://www.co.merced.ca.us/3350/Coronavirus ○ California Department of Public Health ○ https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf Centers for Disease Control & Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html ○ World Health Organization https://www.who.int/ ○
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