Hello PS20 families. During this stressful and confusing time, we wanted to give you some information, tools, and resources that hopefully will help us all figure out how to manage the Coronavirus situation. Please be safe, healthy, and kind to each other.
Healthy Habits: Do The Five
These are the general tips for keeping ourselves and our loved ones healthy. These actions & ideas represent our first line of defense against the virus.
WASH HANDS
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
COUGH INTO ELBOW
This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
STAY 6FT+ APART
Maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
FEEL SICK? STAY HOME
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance.
Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
World Health Organization (Video Series)
Resources for more information
NYC DOE Coronavirus Updates
Updates for families, remote learning, additional school-related info.
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Information on: What You Need To Know, Community Resources, Updates
World Health Organization
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public.
Remote Learning Technology Access
Request an iPad (from NYC DOE)
To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students.
