COVID-19: How to Stay Safe at SchoolAn informative video created by medical students who are part of Community Initiative First Response (CIFR). We are so thankful for Kush Patel, Jere Tan, Rishabh Agrawal, Katharine Bunch, and Dylan Scott for all of their hard work!
For Lower Education (Grades K-12)
Is it safe to send my child to childcare/ school during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
It depends. You will want to check in with the facility to see what safety precautions and sanitation practices are in place. Here are some questions to keep in mind as you decide whether to send your child to school:
How can I support my child through the adjustment back to school?
Your child may need some extra support as they navigate the return to somewhat normal life. Here are some thoughts to consider:
Should Children Wear Masks?
CDC recommends that everyone 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering that covers their nose and mouth when they are out in the community. Cloth face coverings should NOT be put on babies or children younger than 2 because of the danger of suffocation. Children younger than 2 years of age are listed as an exception as well as anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.
Georgia Department of Education "Getting Ready" Guidelines for 2020-2021
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Local School News and Policies
Note: If the school system does not have a designated news or COVID-19 page, the homepage is linked instead. Additionally, many schools are asking that parents complete a survey about back-to-school learning preferences. These surveys are most often found on the school's homepage. |
For Higher Education (College and Graduate Schools)
are Colleges and universities Planning to Reopen in the Fall?
Most higher education institutions plan to reopen in the fall. However, many schools are offering or requiring that students take some, or all, classes online. On-campus living facilities are likely to open with the goal of only one student per room.
What protective measures Are College campuses taking to ensure student safety?
Many colleges are following similar policies in which they mandate social distancing at all times and wearing a mask inside facilities and outside (if social distancing is not possible). Depending on the college, the campus may be closed to visitors. Large group events on all campuses have been either rescheduled or canceled.
It is important you check specifically to see what your university is doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. The file below is a comprehensive document created by the Minnesota Department of Public Health, which is intended to provide guidance and parameters for colleges and universities to use in their planning for possible reopening of campuses now and into the fall.
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Local College News and Policies
Note: If the college does not have a designated news or COVID-19 page, the homepage is linked instead.
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Disclaimer: The information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider. The information provided here is for informational purposes only.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Krishna Shah (krshah@augusta.edu) or Elena Diller (ediller@augusta.edu).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Krishna Shah (krshah@augusta.edu) or Elena Diller (ediller@augusta.edu).