Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and resources regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and California's response.
The California Department of Education is monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and working closely with agency partners. Local educational agencies (LEAs) are encouraged to follow California Department of Public Health recommendations. LEAs should identify plans for communicating with families and consider learning supports for possible school closures.
At this time, the health risk to the general public in California from Coronavirus (COVID-19) remains low, but schools can take common-sense precautions to prevent the spread of all infectious diseases. These precautions will be helpful to also prevent the spread of other common illnesses such as influenza and gastroenteritis.
Resources
California Department of Education (CDE)
Correspondence from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction February 2020
Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the coronavirus and guidance for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K–12) schools and school districts
Letter to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and School Principals regarding the coronavirus and guidance for kindergarten through twelfth grade (K–12) schools and school districts
For more information and best practices on controlling the outbreak and spread of other common illnesses in schools, including information on pandemic influenza (flu), please visit the CDE Resources for Preparing for Pandemic Influenza web page.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—What You Need to Know
Detailed guidance from the California Department of Public Health about the coronavirus in general.
Detailed guidance from the California Department of Public Health about the coronavirus in general.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Guidance for Schools and School Districts
Specific guidelines for California’s K–12 schools, districts, and county offices of education.
Specific guidelines for California’s K–12 schools, districts, and county offices of education.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This interim guidance is intended to help administrators of public and private childcare programs and K–12 schools prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among students and staff.
Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread in Communities
Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy at school, at work, and in the community.
This interim guidance is intended to help administrators of public and private childcare programs and K–12 schools prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among students and staff.
Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread in Communities
Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy at school, at work, and in the community.
World Health Organization (WHO)
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