The Douglas School District is aware of the potential Coronavirus. We are taking it seriously but do not want to cause a panic. We are taking precautions and disinfecting the schools thoroughly in the evenings and on the weekends.
Below is the information we have received from the South Dakota Department of Health.
The South Dakota Department of Health asked us to share this new guidance (https://www.cdc.gov/…/specific-gr…/guidance-for-schools.html) regarding the Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control. The guidance will also be added to DOH’s webpage on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) (https://doh.sd.gov/news/Coronavirus.aspx). As you will see from that webpage, South Dakota has no cases of the virus and no pending tests.
Schools and child care centers can play an important role in preventing the introduction and spread of a variety of viruses, including COVID-19.
Douglas School District will continue to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations to prevent any infection of a respiratory virus, which includes to:
· Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
· Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Stay home when sick.
· Cough or sneeze into an elbow or use a tissue and place immediately in the trash.
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.