All About Coronavirus
What are the 3 most common symptoms of COVID-19?
-Fever
-Cough
-Difficulty breathing
How often will the classrooms be disinfected?
Each evening, all classrooms will be cleaned and disinfected by our awesome custodial staff.
In PDSB, wearing a mask when inside the school is mandatory for students in what grades?
Grades 1-12
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Before you come to school each day, what must you complete?
Self Assessment (online)
How is the coronavirus most commonly spread?
-Respiratory droplets of an infected person (from coughing or sneezing)
-Close and prolonged contact with an infected person
-Touching something with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands
How often will washrooms and high-touch surfaces be cleaned and disinfected?
Twice daily, at a minimum (by our awesome custodial staff...please remember to stop and thank them when you see them around the school)
When can you take off your mask?
Outside
Can you share personal items?
NO!
Can you use a locker?
NO, not at this time :(
How long after exposure to the virus can it take to exhibit symptoms?
It may take up to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19 for symptoms to appear.
Where will you see sanitizer?
At the entrance of the school and in every classroom.
What should you do before putting on a mask, AND after taking off a mask?
Wash your hands.
How often should you sanitize/wash your hands?
AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! But, as a minimum requirement: when entering/exiting the school/classroom; before and after eating, using the washroom, etc.
If you are late for school, what should you do?
Head straight to class and your teacher will mark you late (do not go to the Main Office).
What is an asymptomatic carrier, and why is this important to understand?
A person or other organism that has become infected with a pathogen, but displays no signs or symptoms.
Asymptomatic carriers play a critical role in the transmission of common infectious diseases because they do not know they have the disease.
Can you eat at school?
NO (unless medically necessary); do not bring food.
Why do we need to wear masks?
Wearing a mask helps stop the spread of germs, which are found in droplets.
Explain respiratory etiquette.
various
Which staircase(s) do you use to get up to a) the 2nd floor; b) the 3rd floor?
a) Main staircase; b) Library/Science staircases
Explain where the acronym COVID-19 came from.
A disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (2019)
CO-corona
VI-virus
D-disease
19-originated in year 2019
Can you drink directly out of a water fountain?
NO; please bring a reusable bottle.
How can you properly store your mask for use throughout the day?
Masks can be re-used throughout the day if clean and intact. With clean hands, fold the mask in half so that the outer surface is inwards (so that the outer surface is not contacting anything during storage) and place it in a clean, sealable paper bag or breathable container until ready to use it again the same day.
What is Peel Public Health's "Core Four"? (Name them.)
-Stay apart
-Mask Up
-Lather Up
-Get Tested
Name 3 ways you can practise self-care.
Eat healthy snacks. Good sleep routine. Drink water/milk. Get active. Enjoy a hobby. Connect. Deep breathing. Positive thoughts.
LOTS OF WAYS! (Any others you can think of?)