Health Information

 
Dear Parents & Guardians,
 
The District has been carefully watching and listening to multiple sources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Oswego County Health Department, New York State Education Department, etc.) regarding the new 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).  The situation is rapidly evolving. 

Please continue to monitor district communications sent home and this page for additional updates as they become available.

 

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March 10, 2020
 
 
Based on current information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Oswego County Health Department, New York State Education Department, Oswego City School District does not want to cause any unnecessary fear, we do want to inform you of some of the things we are doing as a district in an attempt to be proactive.  They are as follows:
 

• Increasing nightly cleaning and sanitization of our schools, classrooms and school busses.
• Displaying posters throughout the schools as reminders and to educate everyone about good hygiene.
• Sending sick students, teachers, and staff home when they have flu-like symptoms. 
• Monitoring levels of absenteeism by school building.
• Communicating with the local health department as needed.
• Reviewing our district’s emergency response plans.
• We recognize that this situation is rapidly evolving, so we will be posting and updating information as it becomes available re: the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on our district website homepage. 

 
According to the NYSDOH, while there is currently no vaccine to prevent this virus, these simple steps can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses:
 

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home if / when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow or a tissue.  If you use a tissue, be sure to place it in the trash once you are done using it.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 
The following websites will provide you with additional information regarding the new 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV):
 

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

 
If you have any additional questions, you are encouraged to call one of the following:
 

• The Novel Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
• Your healthcare provider.
• Mrs. Christina Chamberlain, Oswego City School District Health Services Coordinator at 315-343-6700.

 
Students may be allowed to bring water bottles from home.  Please remind them not to share water bottles with other students.
 
Please be sure to discuss the importance of good hygiene and personal protective measures with your children.  Thank you for your time and attention to this letter and its contents. 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Dr. Dean F. Goewey
Superintendent of Schools