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This webpage is for easy access to resources regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As information on the Coronavirus relating to school matters change, communication will be sent home and posted on this webpage.
Your child's health and safety is our top prirority. Communication and information is most important during this time. Please refer to letters and links below:
Letters:
Diocese of Metuchen Office of Schools February 26, 2020
Principal's Parent Letter March 6, 2020
Nurse's Parent Letter March 6, 2020
Preventive Measures March 6, 2020
Crisis Response Tip Sheet
Diocese of Metuchen Office of Schools March 10, 2020
Principal's Letter March 12, 2020
Nurse's Letter March 12, 2020
Parent Caregiver Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Instructional outline in case of school closure March 13, 2020
Diocese of Metuchen Office of Schools March 13, 2020
Talking Points about Coronavirus with your child
Bishop Checchio Letter March 15, 2020
Bishop Checchio Letter March 16, 2020
Principal's Letter March 20, 2020
Diocese of Metuchen Office of School March 24, 2020
Office of the Vicar General Parent Letter April 20, 2020
Websites - Click on the links below:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Jersey Department of Health
The information below is taken from the N.J. Dept. of HealthCOVID-19: Information for Communities and the General Public
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals.
COVID-19 ("coronavirus disease 2019") is the disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus.Steps you can take to prevent spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent coronavirus:
- Wash hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home while you are sick and avoid contact with others
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
Currently there are no vaccines available to prevent novel coronavirus infections.
- General COVID-19 Information
- Video: All About COVID-19
- Isolation and Quarantine
- Information for COVID-19 Patients and Contacts
- Sick Leave Information
- Additional Resources
- CDC & Other National Resources
General COVID-19 Information- Field Medical Station Fact Sheet NEW 4/17/20
- COVID-2019 Fact Sheet [English] [Spanish] NEW 4/15/20
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions UPDATED 4/17/20
- I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Coronavirus Communcation Card (NJ Dept. of Human Services)
- Coronavirus Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NJ Dept. of Human Services)
- COVID-19 American Sign Language video series (CDC)
- Infographic: COVID-19 Quick Facts Updated 3/18/20
- Infographic: Do the 5 - Help Stop COVID-19
- Infographic: Tips for Talking to Kids about COVID-19
- Travel Alert: COVID-2019 [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish] Updated 3/17/20
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (CDC)
- Infographic: Recovering from COVID-19 - Returning to essential
.Learn More
- COVID-2019 Fact Sheet [English] Updated 3/20/20
- Symptoms (症状)
- Prevention and Treatment (预防与治疗)
- Isolation vs. Quarantine [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish]
- Frequently Asked Questions Updated 3/24/20
- Guidance for COVID-19 Patients Discharged from Healthcare Facilities
- Infographic: COVID-19 Quick Facts Updated 3/18/20
- I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Coronavirus Communication Card (NJ Dept. of Human Services)
- What is Stigma and What Causes It? (CDC)
- Travel Alert: COVID-2019 [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish] Updated 3/17/20
- COVID-19: Prepare to Self-Isolate Updated 3/18/20
- COVID-19: I'm Sick. What Should I Do? Updated 3/18/20
- COVID-19: Health Actions to Protect You and Your Family Updated 3/19/20
- What is Social Distancing? Updated 3/18/20
- How to Take a Temperature [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Arabic] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Italian]
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMHSA)
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (SAMHSA)
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (CDC)
- Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (CDC)
Isolation and Quarantine- Isolation vs. Quarantine [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish]
- COVID-19: Health Actions to Protect You and Your Family Updated 3/19/20
- COVID-19: I'm Sick. What Should I Do? Updated 3/18/20
- COVID-19: Prepare to Self-Isolate Updated 3/18/20
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Information for COVID-19 Patients and Contacts- COVID-19 Resources for Individuals Who Are Undocumented or Uninsured [English] [Spanish]
- Guidance for COVID-19 Patients Discharged from Healthcare Facilities [English] [Spanish] REVISED 3/19/20
- FAQs for Close Contacts of Confirmed COVID-19 Patients [English] [Spanish] UPDATED 3/29/20
- Guidance on the Contact of a Close or Casual Contact of a Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19 [English] [Spanish]
- Instructions for Persons Who Test Positive for COVID-19 [English] [Spanish] NEW 4/15/20
- Instructions for Persons Who Test Negative for COVID-19 [English] [Spanish] NEW 4/15/20
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Sick Leave InformationStay home when you are sick. Earned Sick Leave is the law in New Jersey.
As of October 2018, employers of all sizes must provide full-time, part-time, and temporary employees with up to 40 hours of earned sick leave per year so they can care for themselves or a loved one.
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Additional Resources- How to Take a Temperature [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Arabic] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Italian] [Korean] [Polish] [Portuguese] [Spanish] [Tagalog]
- What is Social Distancing? [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Creole] [Korean] [Spanish] Updated 3/18/20
- Signage for public spaces - maintain social distancing [Spanish]
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CDC & Other National Resources- CDC Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- CDC What is Stigma and What Causes It?
- NRPA COVID-19: Social Distancing in Public Parks and Trails NEW 3/25/20
- SAMHSA Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks [English] [Spanish]
- SAMHSA Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak [English] [Spanish]
- SAMHSA Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks [English] [Spanish]
