Coronavirus Informational Letter To Oak Lawn Community

From the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123:

February 28, 2020

Good afternoon,

The health and safety of all District 123 students is our highest priority. We are paying close attention to the recent news and information in the media about the coronavirus illness.

There is not currently any anti-viral treatment that specifically attacks the coronavirus. Individuals that have contracted the illness are being treated with pain relievers, cough syrup and other medications for the symptoms. With an increased level of awareness around this illness, it is important that we rely on prevention measures both while at school and while at home.

The Illinois Department of Public Health encourages you to follow common sense strategies for preventing the spread of communicable diseases including:

• • Cover your cough or sneeze
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
  • Encourage all students to keep unwashed hands out of their mouths, eyes, etc.
  • Do not share food.
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • See your doctor if you have a fever, cough, body aches, and fatigue
  • If you or a family member is sick, stay home and limit contact with others

Currently the Illinois Department of Public Health is not recommending the use of masks or gloves in public settings and does not recommend cancelling any classes or after-school activities.

District 123 will continue with our robust set of cleaning procedures throughout each of the district buildings. Classrooms are routinely cleaned and sanitized, and staff members have been reminded to promote universal strategies among students, including frequent hand washing.

Sincerely,

Paul Enderle Ed.D.
Superintendent

This press release was produced by the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. The views expressed here are the author’s own.