​Rockford Public Schools Announce Health Plans

From Rockford Public Schools:

March 2, 2020

Rockford Public Schools administrators are working closely with the Winnebago County Health Department to ensure we're ready to respond if the coronavirus disease 2019 – COVID-19 – spreads to our area. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our region at this time.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised school districts to plan and prepare for the possible spread of COVID-19 – and that's what we're doing. Administrators are reviewing emergency plans, monitoring absences, encouraging good health and hand-washing habits, and custodial staff are paying special attention to commonly touched surfaces while cleaning.

Follow these tips to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, like the flu:

• Washing your hands often with soap and warm water.
• Covering your cough; cough & sneeze into your upper sleeve or a tissue that you throw away.
• Increase cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
• Staying home if you're sick: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, stay home to keep others from getting sick.

This press release was produced by Rockford Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.