Many of you are aware of the developing situation across the globe regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The District is continuing to monitor the situation and its possible implications for College Place Public Schools.
\r\nPlease understand that we will follow the direction of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Washington State Department of Health.
\r\nThe best practice is to follow the same preventative measures that we follow during the regular cold and flu season.
\r\n- Keep students home when sick
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue
- Washing hands often with soap and water
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects
- Plan to have an extra supply of important items on hand
This is a rapidly updating situation. There will be many updates from the Department of Health in the upcoming weeks.
\r\n- For updated DOH information go to: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus
- For updated CDC information go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- For updated WHO information go to: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019