Clovis Unified Sends Out Message to Parents with Updates on Coronavirus Protocols

 

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Clovis Unified School District wants parents to know the district is working to protect the health and well-being of its students.

The district sent out a message Thursday morning letting parents know the efforts being taken.

Clovis Unified is working to provide more details about the safe school protocols, and the processes in place between the schools and Fresno County Public Health Department.

Parents can keep up with the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak and actions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control online at https://www.cdc.gov/ and through the Fresno County Public Health Department.

The current coronavirus outbreak is unique in that it is a new strain of coronavirus, and humans do not have the naturally built up immunity to this strain that exists for similar respiratory viruses.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

As a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions (which we encourage at school, too) to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you 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.
  • In addition, Central Unified School District custodians clean classrooms and common areas each day, and disinfect heavily used surfaces and restrooms daily.

These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses, including coronaviruses.

As new information is available, or if public health recommendations for schools change Clovis Uinfied will keep our community informed.

Questions can also be submitted to the Clovis Unified Nursing Services Office at 559-327-9466.