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East Maine School District 63 recently issued the following announcement.

D63 continues to closely monitor information about the Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention        and the Illinois Department of Public Health . There are NO reported cases of Coronavirus connected to District 63.

We encourage families to review the IDPH's guidelines for Illinois schools , and to follow its common sense advice for preventing the spread of illness:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Keep children home from school if they are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

D63 is taking a proactive approach and following the IDPH guidelines, which include cleaning and disinfecting schools daily as part of ongoing custodial services.

As noted in the guidelines (p.2), the IDPH does not recommend canceling classes / mass gatherings at this time.

D63 will continue to follow all federal, state, and local recommendations; any decision to close D63 schools would be guided by the IDPH, based on the best course of action to ensure the safety and health of our students and staff.

More information  

CDC "Share Facts, Not Fear"   

Cook County Department of Public Health

 

In Spanish

D63 continues to closely monitor the coronavirus information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). There are no reported cases of Coronavirus in District 63. 

Encourage family members to take these common sense measures to protect against the flu and other respiratory diseases. They practice staying healthy and preventing the spread of germs at home, at work and in the middle school: 

• Wash your hands properly frequently for at least 20 seconds. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Contain your germs by staying at home if you are sick. Keep sick children at home.
• Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue. Throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

D63 cleans and disinfects schools daily.

IDPH does not recommend canceling classes at this time.

More information 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook - The Cook County Public Health Department - Select "Change Language" on the left to change to your language.

Original source can be found here .