Corona Virus Update from Granbury I.S.D.(English & Spanish)

by | Mar 3, 2020

Recent news media coverage of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) has raised questions about the spread of the infection in the United States. We want you to be informed about what we are doing in Granbury ISD to help protect our students and staff.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that the risk of getting COVID-19 in the United States is currently low.

Much is being learned about this newly emerged virus.  Based on the current information, health officials are recommending local communities and schools should take the same steps to protect against coronavirus COVID-19 as we take to prevent the spread of everyday illnesses like the common cold or the flu:

  • 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 mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The 2019 novel coronavirus COVID-19 is believed to be spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, much in the way the flu and other respiratory viruses are spread.  Symptoms can be fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. At this time, persons considered at risk are those with travel to China, or those in close contact with persons infected with novel coronavirus.

While a new type of illness can be scary, we can help protect our students, teachers, and the broader community by using simple everyday actions that protect people from other types of respiratory viruses.

Our teachers, school nurses, and staff are working carefully to encourage these simple and effective habits of frequent handwashing, covering every cough or sneeze, and cleaning classroom tables/surfaces frequently.  This is important not just to help prevent the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, but to help prevent the spread of other infections that can lead to student illness and absences.

Our custodial partners with SSC Services have been taking extra cleaning precautions during the winter flu season with desks, door handles, water fountains, locker rooms, and other high traffic areas.  Custodians will be performing a deep clean of all classrooms and student areas during Spring Break.

As always, we will take direction from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) regarding any immediate actions should they become necessary.

Some helpful information is available through both the CDC and TDSHS:

CDC – General Information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

CDC – Quick Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html

TDSHS – General Information: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/

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La reciente cobertura de los medios de comunicación sobre el nuevo Coronavirus (COVID-19) ha generado dudas sobre la propagación de la infección en los Estados Unidos. Queremos que esté informado sobre lo que estamos haciendo en Granbury ISD para ayudar a proteger a nuestros estudiantes y al personal.

Los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) informan que el riesgo de contraer COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos es actualmente bajo.

Se está aprendiendo mucho sobre este virus recién surgido. Según la información actual, los funcionarios de salud recomiendan que las comunidades locales y las escuelas tomen las mismas medidas para proteger contra el coronavirus COVID-19 que tomamos para prevenir la propagación de enfermedades cotidianas como el resfriado común o la gripe:

  • Lávese las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos. Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol.
  • Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca con las manos sin lavar.
  • Evitar el contacto cercano con personas que están enfermas.
  • Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo.
  • Cúbrase la boca y la nariz con el interior del codo cuando tosa o estornude.
  • Limpie y desinfecte objetos y superficies que se tocan con frecuencia.

Se cree que el nuevo coronavirus COVID-19 de 2019 se transmite por el aire cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda, en gran medida en la forma en que se propagan la gripe y otros virus respiratorios. Los síntomas pueden ser fiebre, tos o dificultad para respirar. En este momento, las personas consideradas en riesgo son aquellas que viajan a China o aquellas que están en contacto cercano con personas infectadas con nuevos coronavirus.

Si bien un nuevo tipo de enfermedad puede ser aterrador, podemos ayudar a proteger a nuestros estudiantes, maestros y a la comunidad en general mediante el uso de acciones cotidianas simples que protegen a las personas de otros tipos de virus respiratorios.

Nuestros maestros, enfermeras escolares y personal están trabajando cuidadosamente para fomentar estos hábitos simples y efectivos de lavado frecuente de manos, cubriendo cada tos o estornudo, y limpiando las mesas / superficies del aula con frecuencia. Esto es importante no solo para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del coronavirus COVID-19, sino para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de otras infecciones que pueden provocar enfermedades y ausencias en los estudiantes.

Nuestros socios de custodia con SSC Services han tomado precauciones de limpieza adicionales durante la temporada de gripe invernal con escritorios, manijas de puertas, fuentes de agua, vestuarios y otras áreas de alto tráfico. Los conserjes realizarán una limpieza profunda de todas las aulas y áreas estudiantiles durante las vacaciones de primavera.

Como siempre, tomaremos instrucciones del Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Estado de Texas (TDSHS) con respecto a cualquier acción inmediata en caso de que sea necesaria.

Alguna información útil está disponible a través de los CDC y TDSHS:

CDC – Información general: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

CDC – Datos rápidos: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html

TDSHS – Información general: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/

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