Families,

 

Please see below!

 

From: "Cox, Alan" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 at 8:41 AM
To: DistrictAll <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: CDC Guidelines

 

 

 

Lots of stuff out there about social distancing, universal precautions, etc.  I continue to get my information from the CDC and would recommend the same for everyone. 

 

Have a great day and weekend, 

Alan Cox,  PhD

Assistant Superintendent

Leon County Schools

850-487-7175

 

 

 

How to Protect Yourself

Know How it Spreads

Illustration: woman sneezing on man

  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
  • The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
    • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
    • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

How do I practice social distancing?

 

The CDC defines social distancing as it applies to COVID-19 as "remaining out of congregrate settings, avoiding mass gatherings (state identified as 10 or more individuals) and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible." This means,"no hugs, no handshakes." It's particularly important—and perhaps obvious—to maintain that same 6-foot distance from anyone who is demonstrating signs of illness, including coughing, sneezing, or fever.

 

Take steps to protect yourself

Illustration: washing hands with soap and water

Clean your hands often

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Take steps to protect others

man in bed

Stay home if you’re sick

  • Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. 

woman covering their mouth when coughing

Cover coughs and sneezes

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Throw used tissues in the trash.
  • Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

cleaning a counter

Clean and disinfect

  • Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
  • If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

 

 

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