[h=2]California Releases Updated Guidance for Schools, Colleges & Large Public Events to Prepare and Protect Californians from COVID-19[/h] Date: March 7, 2020
Number: NR20-014
Contact: Corey Egel | 916.440.7259| CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov
Updated guidance builds off existing emergency plans and incorporates latest science on how the virus is transmitted and global experience fighting COVID-19.
Governor Newsom: The state of California is working around the clock to help shoulder the burden that Californians are facing during this crisis. We really are all in this.
SACRAMENTO – Today California officials issued updated guidance to schools, colleges and universities, event organizers and public health officials as they plan for further spread of COVID-19.
“It’s a question of when – not if – some California public schools will face closure because of COVID-19. School districts must prepare for these scenarios so that parents and children can plan for what would happen if their local school faced closure,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
“It’s also not lost on anyone that these scenarios would put significant stress on families– especially those with the least financial resources. Already, we are seeing how this outbreak is having significant economic impact on families, workers, businesses and communities across California. The state of California is working around the clock to help shoulder the burden that Californians are facing during this crisis. We really are all in this together,” added Newsom.
(PDF) guidance for large events.
(PDF) guidance for schools.
(PDF) guidance for colleges and universities.
“We understand Californians are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and remind them that the best way to protect yourself and others is by washing your hands, covering your sneeze or cough, staying away from others who are sick, and staying home if you are sick. This new guidance is designed to help California improve preparation and prevention,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Health Officer.
Today’s guidance follows guidance released yesterday to support elder care and congregate living facilities. Elder care and congregate (PDF) guidance.
For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the CDPH website.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-014.aspx
Number: NR20-014
Contact: Corey Egel | 916.440.7259| CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov
Updated guidance builds off existing emergency plans and incorporates latest science on how the virus is transmitted and global experience fighting COVID-19.
Governor Newsom: The state of California is working around the clock to help shoulder the burden that Californians are facing during this crisis. We really are all in this.
SACRAMENTO – Today California officials issued updated guidance to schools, colleges and universities, event organizers and public health officials as they plan for further spread of COVID-19.
“It’s a question of when – not if – some California public schools will face closure because of COVID-19. School districts must prepare for these scenarios so that parents and children can plan for what would happen if their local school faced closure,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
“It’s also not lost on anyone that these scenarios would put significant stress on families– especially those with the least financial resources. Already, we are seeing how this outbreak is having significant economic impact on families, workers, businesses and communities across California. The state of California is working around the clock to help shoulder the burden that Californians are facing during this crisis. We really are all in this together,” added Newsom.
(PDF) guidance for large events.
(PDF) guidance for schools.
(PDF) guidance for colleges and universities.
“We understand Californians are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and remind them that the best way to protect yourself and others is by washing your hands, covering your sneeze or cough, staying away from others who are sick, and staying home if you are sick. This new guidance is designed to help California improve preparation and prevention,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Health Officer.
Today’s guidance follows guidance released yesterday to support elder care and congregate living facilities. Elder care and congregate (PDF) guidance.
For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the CDPH website.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-014.aspx