What is Covid-19?
Covid-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since this is a relatively new disease, information about it is still being discovered. Covid-19 is spread mainly through respiratory droplets by an infected person. An infected person can be without symptoms. The Coronavirus mainly enters the lungs through an opening such as the mouth, eyes, and nose. This occurs when one is coughing, sneezing, talking energetically, yelling, or singing. To decrease the spread of the virus, maintain 6 feet distance from others and cover
your nose and mouth with a mask.
What can we do to lower our risk of contracting it?
Maintain 6 feet distance from others
Wear a mask when out in public
If you have COVID symptoms, isolate according to CDC guidelines and get tested.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use hand-sanitizer:
after using the restroom
before eating or drinking
if hands are dirty or you have been around someone who is sick
Cover your sneeze and/or cough with your sleeve
Avoid touching your face
According to the Centers for Disease Control Covid-19 symptoms are:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Symptoms may appear anywhere between 2-14 days after an exposure to the virus. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms OR have been around someone who has tested COVID positive in the last 14 days, notify your healthcare provider. Stay home until you have received a negative test or cleared earlier by a doctor.
Seek emergency care immediately if you are:
○ Having difficulty breathing
○ Feeling pressure in your chest
○ Having bluish lips
○ Having difficulty staying awake
What to Expect at School:
Back to School PowerPoint English
Back to School PowerPoint Spanish
This letter explains the options parent/guardians have in order for a child with symptom(s) of Covid-19 to return to in-person learning. Please note per public health guidelines, the Covid-19 test must be a PCR test in order for the school to accept the negative result.
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Covid 19 Vaccine information:
Link to Vaccine Clinic Information for Stanislaus County (updated weekly) http://schsa.org/coronavirus/vaccine/