As many of you are aware, there has been an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by novel (new) coronavirus. The outbreak first started in Wuhan, China, but cases have been identified in other international locations. Our school district is keeping track of this situation through our local health department, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the NJ Dpt of Health. These health officials believe the risk to our school community is very low at this time.
Based on the current information, health officials are recommending local communities and schools take the same steps to protect against the coronavirus as we take to prevent the spread of everyday illnesses like the common cold or the flu:
- 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
- Cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
The 2019 novel coronavirus is believed to spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, much in the way the flu or other respiratory viruses spread. Symptoms can be fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
Rest assured our staff here at Cozy will continue to encourage the healthy habits listed above. Please also continue to reinforce these habits at home with a focus on frequent and effective hand washing.
If your child exhibits signs and symptoms of the flu, please be sure to consult your child's pediatrician for further evaluation. In addition, remember to keep your child home from school for a full 24 hours post fever/diarrhea/ vomiting without the use of fever-reducing medicine and/or according to your doctor's recommendation.
That said, today, March 6th, Cozy is still looking VERY healthy with only 2 illness related absences. I am hopeful we are over the hump and ready to welcome in a healthy and happy spring season!
If your child exhibits signs and symptoms of the flu, please be sure to consult your child's pediatrician for further evaluation. In addition, remember to keep your child home from school for a full 24 hours post fever/diarrhea/ vomiting without the use of fever-reducing medicine and/or according to your doctor's recommendation.
That said, today, March 6th, Cozy is still looking VERY healthy with only 2 illness related absences. I am hopeful we are over the hump and ready to welcome in a healthy and happy spring season!
Thank you for your all you do from home to help keep our kids and schools safe and healthy!
Updated reliable information from the CDC on coronavirus in the United States can be found at the following link..
