COVID-19 Resources

Family Health Resources

Questions? Please contact:

Katrina Cote, RN, BSN NRP,
EASTCONN School Nurse Facilitator
kcote@eastconn.org
860-377-3841

Information & Resources: NE District Dept. of Health

Message from the Northeast District Department of Health:

Please note that the CDC advises that cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Recommends Use of Cloth Face Coverings

CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains critical to slowing the spread of the virus.

CDC Recommendations on Cloth Face Coverings (includes an excellent short video on how to make one)

How to make, wear, and launder cloth face coverings

Safety for Essential Employers and Employees

CDC has released more detailed, specific guidance regarding Critical Workers who may have been exposed to COVID-19: Critical Worker Guidelines

All Connecticut workplaces considered essential must follow Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers

Retail Establishments - Connecticut stores permitted to stay open under the "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order must follow Essential Safe Store Rules that detail requirements such as a cap on occupancy at 50% capacity, and floor markings measuring 6 feet at checkout lines, among other items:

https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/Essential-Safe-Store-Rules

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility (Everyday Steps for Employers)

Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19:

Check frequently for additional information and updated guidance:

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

State of CT: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus General questions: 2-1-1

NDDH: https://www.nddh.org/services/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

3 R's of Learning from Home: from CSDE

As many parents reach their saturation point, these tips on Routines, Relationships and Reassurances will help. Here you will hear from students, teachers, and parents. The Three Rs of Learning from Home.

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