WSD Families & Staff, as you are well aware, there has been an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel or new coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 12, 2020 there are two confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Vermont. The VT Department of Health is the lead state agency during this outbreak and coordinates with VT Agency of Education who sends information to local school districts. There are several useful links below and the Dept. of Health website can be translated into several languages at the bottom right of the webpage.
The Winooski School District (WSD) continues to “deep” clean our building and will place additional hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes across classrooms and offices. We will be sending home a hard copy of the preventive actions listed below later this week with students. The most important things we can all do are to take these everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of all germs including coronavirus:
- 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.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough into your elbow, not your hand.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
https://education.vermont.gov/
https://www.healthvermont.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/
Thanks, Sean McMannon
– WSD Superintendent