Oyster Bay Schools Respond To Coronavirus Outbreak

OYSTER BAY, NY — The Oyster Bay-East-Norwich Central School District Superintendent is reminding parents of measures the district is taking regarding COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in a Feb. 28 letter to parents and guardians.

Superintendent Laura Seinfeld said that the district is cleansing and sanitizing every building and staff is regularly cleaning "frequently touched surfaces" like door handles, emergency exits, phones, light switches, shared technology devices, and all common-area surfaces. Administrators will coordinate with other school districts to ensure consistency.

"Once again, our main concern is the health and safety of our entire school community. That being said, we are committed to providing you with updates and precautionary actions from our government agencies as new information emerges," Seinfeld said in the letter.

Read the letter here.

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The virus is spreading from person to person, and someone who is sick with the virus can spread the illness to others, medical officials said. There is currently no vaccine to prevent the new coronavirus. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus.

The CDC recommends preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, such as:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Stay home if sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue away

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes.

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