Council Rock Addresses Coronavirus Concerns

NEWTOWN, PA — The Council Rock School District has addressed concerns surrounding COVID-19, the new coronavirus.

There are no confirmed cases of the virus in Pennsylvania as of Wednesday.

"Council Rock will continually look to federal, state, and local health experts, particularly the Bucks County Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, for guidance and recommendations for school districts," said a statement issued by Charles J. Lambert, Council Rock's director of Special Services.

"We will be sure to communicate pertinent information with you proactively and keep you well informed as information comes to our attention," the statement said.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levin, in a conference call with reporters Tuesday, said the state's response teams, which include the health care systems, first responders, and county and municipal health departments, "are prepared to deal with disease outbreaks, including this one."

The same advice provided to Pennsylvanians during flu season applies to COVID-19, Levin said.

Residents should be washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning surfaces, and staying home if they are sick. "As this situation evolves and develops, we will continue to update Pennsylvanians" through our website and social media accounts, Levin said.