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 


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 Health

COVID-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 that was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
 
At this time, most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus. This virus is NOT currently spreading widely in the United States.

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.

Stay 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.

.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)