Glen Cove Schools Respond To Coronavirus Outbreak

GLEN COVE, NY — The Glen Cove Superintendent is reminding parents of measures the district is taking regarding COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in a March letter to parents and guardians.

The district is cleansing and sanitizing every building, Superintendent Maria L. Rianna said, and is regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, computer keyboards, handrails and more. Administrators will coordinate with other school districts to ensure consistency.

"As always, the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain the District's primary concern. If you have specific questions about your child's health, please be sure to communicate with your child's physician and keep them home if they show any evidence of not feeling well," Rianna said in the letter.

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Eleven cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed in New York as the total number of cases in the United States topped 100 and the nationwide death toll climbed to nine, officials announced Wednesday.

Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated this week in the United States as the death toll climbed, The Associated Press reported. Lawmakers expressed doubts about whether the government can ramp up testing to effectively mitigate the spread.

The virus is spreading from person to person, and someone who is sick with the virus can spread the illness to others, medical officials said. There is currently no vaccine to prevent the new coronavirus. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus.

The CDC recommends preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, such as:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Stay home if sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue away

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes.

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