Covid Mitigation in Schools
COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in School
FACE MASKS
HAND HYGIENE
ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Masks
As of March 7th, 2022, Wellesley Public Schools will be mask-optional. We ask that all mask decisions are respected.
Face coverings are key to reducing the spread of COVID-19, and are effective, especially when used in combination with physical distancing and proper hand washing. Some people are infected with COVID-19 and don’t have symptoms (asymptomatic); face coverings help reduce the spread by containing the infected person’s respiratory droplets from traveling to other people. View the CDC Guidelines
HOW TO PUT ON A FACE MASK
Wash your hands.
Make sure mask is clean and not damaged.
Put over your nose and mouth and secure under your chin.
Pinch around your nose.
Make sure it fits snuggly against the sides of your face.
Make sure that you can breathe
Wash your hands .
WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK
Do not touch your face.
Face masks should not be touched or moved during use - this includes being pulled up or below the chin.
Replace your face mask if it becomes wet, damaged or dirty.
REMOVING YOUR FACE MASK
Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol).
Remove the face mask from behind by untying ties or removing loops and pulling away from your face.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth when removing your mask.
Clean, store or dispose of it properly .
Hand Hygiene
Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 and other illnesses. When students return to school, they will be asked to wash their hands to keep themselves and others healthy.
Students/Staff will be required to wash their hands at the following times:
When entering and leaving the building
When entering a new classroom
Before and after eating
When putting on or taking off your face mask
After recess
After using the bathroom
Hand Sanitizer:
When hand washing is not available, students will be asked to use hand sanitizer at school. Alcohol based hand sanitizers (60% or more) are effective in removing germs from the skin surface.
Hand sanitizer stations are being installed in every classroom as well as strategic locations in each building.