Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The CDC is following this rapidly evolving health situation. On January 31, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. CDC LINK WHO LINK Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Sarpy County Health Department The CDC say the things that fight the flu are important now:
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water (LINK: CDC video demonstration on hand washing)
• Help your students to wash their hands well
• Regularly clean and disinfect high-traffic surfaces
• Do not drop off your sick child at school
• Stay home when you’re sick
Information for Individuals
CDC People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM21539 (March 8, 2020)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts-stop-fear.html