Health and Safety Strategies

The information provided here focuses on building a safe and healthy environment using multiple preventative strategies such as handwashing, covering coughs, and physical distancing that help reduce the spread of germs. For specific local health and safety plans in addressing multiple strategies, refer to your local district.

There are three major preventative strategies that help slow the spread of germs

1. Hand washing (20 seconds using soap and water; greater frequency)

2. Covering coughs and sneezes

3. Staying home when sick/Physical distancing/Allowing face coverings

While one healthy practice might get a lot of attention, it is crucial to build a safe and healthy environment using multiple strategies. Not only are layered strategies more effective, it isn’t always possible or practical to apply a single strategy to all situations and environments.