Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Our district is working in collaboration with the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, the Leon Health Department, FSU, FAMU, TCC, Capital Health Plan, TMH, and more on a community response. See the Joint response below.
LCS Joint News Release
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Tallahassee-Leon County’s Key Institutions Unite to Prepare, Protect Community Against Coronavirus
See the full press release here - https://www.leonschools.net/Covid19Updates
LCS Informational Handouts
Speaking with Children about CoVid19
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Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
The National Association of School Psychologists has provided an important resource for parents and guardians for help with talking to children about COVID-19. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, and Korean.
Our guidance with the National Association of School Nurses "Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource" is now available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, and Korean.
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CoVid Informational Handouts
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Social Distancing for Infectious Disease
Social distancing measures are taken to restrict when and where people can gather to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings, and canceling events.
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What you need to know
Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a new disease that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. This virus was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
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What to do if you are sick
If you are sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019, or suspected of being infected with it, follow the steps in this fact sheet to help prevent spreading it to people in your home and community.
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Stop the spread of germs
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like Coronavirus Disease 2019 by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water.
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Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
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CDC Protects and Prepares Communities
Learn how CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and preparing for the potential of community spread in the U.S.
Contact Info
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Community InfoCommunications ManagerOffice of District Communications & Public Information850-487-7166 Office
CDC (COVID-19) Links
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Florida's COVID-19 Dashboard
This is a county-by-county live dashboard run by the Fl Department of Health.
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Global COVID-19 Dashboard
This website is a resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
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FL Department of Health Twitter
You can follow the FL Department of Health's response and updates on CoVid19. There is good information, tips, best practices, programs offerings
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Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
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Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready
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Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education (IHE)
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Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
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Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers