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Strategies for protecting K-12 school staff from COVID-19

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
  • Description:
    Updated Oct. 21, 2020

    The information on this page provides an expanded focus on the health and safety of K-12 school staff. The strategies also provide workplace safety and health information for administrators related to protecting teachers, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, janitorial/maintenance staff, office staff, school nutrition staff, school nurses/health professionals, school bus drivers and bus aides, coaching staff and athletic trainers, and music, choir, and performing arts teachers. This list is not exhaustive and addresses only some of the many jobs in schools. These strategies are meant to supplement—not replace—Operating schools during COVID-19: CDC’s Considerations, and any federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which schools must comply.

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    Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind -- Exposure Risk among K-12 Staff -- Symptoms -- Create a COVID-19 Hazard Assessment Plan -- Strategies for Controlling COVID-19 Exposures: Reducing the risks of COVID-19 in K-12 school worksites; Engineering controls; Administrative controls; Personal protective equipment (PPE) -- Supporting Teacher and Staff Mental Health and Well-Being -- Special Considerations: Teachers, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists; Janitors and maintenance staff; Office staff; School nutrition staff; School nurses/health prof;ssionals; School bus drivers and bus aides; Coaching staff and athletic trainers; Music, choir, and performing arts teachers -- Other Information -- Resources.
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