North Collins Central School District

Fact Sheet: What to Do if You Are Sick

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
Erie County Department of Health

Useful Links:

Resources for Families:

Taking Care of Your Family During Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Helping Homebound Children during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Back to School and Mental Health: A Parent Resource Guide

Updated travel information related to Coronavirus:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

Prevention

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recommends the following ways to minimize the spread of all respiratory viruses, including 2019-nCoV:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
• Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Symptoms

Information to date suggests that 2019-nCoV causes mild-to-moderate illness and symptoms like the flu, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

For questions please contact the Erie County department of health or the NYSDOH Novel Coronavirus hotline at 1-888-364-3065.

We encourage you to keep up to date about 2019-nCoV, its treatment and prevention by visiting the following websites.

Additional Resources

CDC’s dedicated 2019-nCoV website
NYSED Coronavirus Information and Guidance for Schools
NYSDOH’s dedicated 2019-nCoV website

NYSDOH directory of local health departments:

https://www.health.ny.gov/contact/
https://www.health.ny.gov/contact/contact_information/
New York State Center for School Health website