Dear Bellevue School District Learning Community: You have likely seen in the news or on social media about a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). We know this kind of news can be worrisome and concerning. Please know that this matter has our top priority. Our Health Services team is monitoring the situation and tracking guidance from the Washington Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. The Washington State Health Department is the lead agency in public health crisis situations. They provide direction to school districts in how to manage responses. While 2019-nCoV is a serious illness, at this time, the Washington State Health Department considers it a low risk to the public. To help stay healthy, the Centers for Disease Control recommends: Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds; use alcohol-based sanitizer if no water is available Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with those who are sick Stay home if sick Cover cough or sneeze with tissue, throw tissue in trash, wash hands Clean and disinfect frequently touched object and surfaces The Washington Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are recommending additional precautions only for those individuals who have had close contact with someone who is confirmed to have 2019-nCoV or is being evaluated by the Department of Health for 2019-nCoV. These recommendations can be found online. The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that individuals who are not symptomatic to continue with their daily activities, such as going to work, school or other public areas. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to 2019-nCoV, and are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are unsure whether you should keep your student home from school, please read these guidelines here. Helpful links: Questions and Answers about 2019-nCoV in Washington Information about a novel coronavirus in Washington in Chinese, Traditional Information about a novel coronavirus in Washington in Chinese, Simplified We will update you with any additional information or guidance that we receive. Families with more questions should contact their school.
Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds; use alcohol-based sanitizer if no water is available
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with those who are sick
Stay home if sick
Cover cough or sneeze with tissue, throw tissue in trash, wash hands
Clean and disinfect frequently touched object and surfaces
The Washington Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are recommending additional precautions only for those individuals who have had close contact with someone who is confirmed to have 2019-nCoV or is being evaluated by the Department of Health for 2019-nCoV. These recommendations can be found online. The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that individuals who are not symptomatic to continue with their daily activities, such as going to work, school or other public areas. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to 2019-nCoV, and are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are unsure whether you should keep your student home from school, please read these guidelines here. Helpful links:
Questions and Answers about 2019-nCoV in Washington
Information about a novel coronavirus in Washington in Chinese, Traditional
Information about a novel coronavirus in Washington in Chinese, Simplified
We will update you with any additional information or guidance that we receive. Families with more questions should contact their school.
应该不是这个目的。我们学区基本上每次发信息都有中文简体和繁体的翻译版本（我理解是华人家长组织的，可能不准确），方便国际学生和家长