Hanover Area School District
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES
CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). On January 31, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020 WHO publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.
Hanover Area Conoravirus Information
- District Announcement & Online Student Registration 3-11-2020
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3-12-2020
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Procedures 3-13-2002
- 14-Day Preventative Shutdown 3-13-2020
- COVID-19 School Guidance - 3-15-2020
- Student Food Distribution 3-16-2020
- Letter to Parents - Shutdown - 3-18-2020
- Hanover Area Google Classroom Information
- Memo to Community 4-9-2020
- Guidance and Resources for School Communities 6-2-2020
- Superintendent's Letter on Coronavirus
- Coronavirus diseaase (COVID-19) advice for Public
- What to do if you are sick with COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
RESOURCES
- CDC Coronavirus Info
- PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Updates
- PA Dept. of Health K-12 COVID-19 Info
- PA Dept. of Health Coronavirus Information
HEALTHY HABITS
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WASH YOUR HANDS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing your hands with soap and water and scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds—just long enough to hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. When you don’t have access to soap and water, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is a good choice.
Because COVID-19 can spread through direct contact, it’s important to avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands. Use caution when you come into contact with objects touched by others. For example, if you’re at the gas station, wash your hands after pumping your gas.
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PRACTICE OTHER GOOD HYGIENE
The CDC offers basic prevention techniques you can use to protect yourself:
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
- If you’re feeling ill, stay away from others. Stay home except to get medical care.
If you feel sick or need health advice, the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7, by phone, web chat, or video chat to eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. Nurses are able to screen patients for potential or suspected exposure or infection.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Department of Defense (DoD) and DHA are closely monitoring all COVID-19 developments. You can bookmark the TRICARE coronavirus page for updates about COVID-19. A DoD spotlight page also shares the latest information on the outbreak, and highlights coordination efforts with other government agencies. Military health officials continue to stress the importance of taking preventive steps to combat the spread of the virus.
DHA is committed to keeping service members, their families, and others in the U.S. and abroad safe. Stay informed and take steps to protect your health and your community’s health. For additional information regarding COVID-19, visit the CDC website. As always, keep calm and take command of your health.