Question of the Week - 3/9/2020

Question of the Week - 3/9/2020

<div> <h2><span style="color: #000080; background-color: #ffcc00;"><strong>What is the latest update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)</strong></span></h2> <p>The health and safety of our students and staff members continues to be our highest priority, and we will follow all guidance and take all appropriate measures accordingly. </p> <p>The most recent information for families is available DOE’s <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update">coronavirus updates</a> website.</p> <p>Here is a list of resources with family-facing information on COVID-19:</p> <p>DOHMH’s main <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdoh%2Fhealth%2Fhealth-topics%2Fcoronavirus.page&amp;data=02%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cfb5d5fbcff9c44a0176608d7c131e604%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637190292361501280&amp;sdata=eIS0MMUPzqRAtJig3nK9uRTQL3ec8dkEWXVBUAwZhGg%3D&amp;reserved=0">coronavirus page</a>; <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfohub.nyced.org%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fdefault-document-library%2Ffaqs-for-schools-feb11_final.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cfb5d5fbcff9c44a0176608d7c131e604%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637190292361511270&amp;sdata=sYCe3y229vhw1HkJckDOYJ7%2FIMlmALBMe9fyPcl5sFg%3D&amp;reserved=0">Coronavirus FAQ</a> for NYC schools and families; and a</p> <p><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fdoh%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fimm%2Fnovel-coronavirus-wuhan-factsheet.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7Cfb5d5fbcff9c44a0176608d7c131e604%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637190292361511270&amp;sdata=P178%2F8Y05y72izWpcQg%2F7E7by0%2BLUphB%2FORDPCNdsEo%3D&amp;reserved=0">General fact sheet</a> on COVID-19, available in multiple languages at <a href="http://nyc.gov/coronavirus">nyc.gov/coronavirus</a> under “Additional Resources.”</p> <p>Every day, announcements are made to remind everyone of the following:  All students and staff should continue to practice general flu prevention measures including:</p> <ul> <li>Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve</li> <li>Wash your hands regularly</li> <li>Avoid touching your face</li> <li>Avoid close contact with people who are sick</li> <li>Get your flu shot – it’s never too late</li> <li>Stay home if you’re feeling sick.  Call your doctor and let them know your symptoms, travel history, and if you’ve had contact with people who are sick.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Letters to families from the DOE </strong>are available in ten languages <a href="https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/translations/letters/coronavirus">at this website</a>, including <a href="chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https:/auth-infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/31102-coronavirus-update-for-families_march-3-2020_chinese.pdf">Chinese</a>, <a href="chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https:/auth-infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/31102-coronavirus-update-for-families_march-3-2020-bangla-bengali.pdf">Bengali</a> and <a href="chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https:/auth-infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/31102-coronavirus-update-for-families_march-3-2020_korean.pdf">Korean</a>.</p> </div>