The PA Division of School Health has been receiving questions about what school nurses can do during the school closures related to the current pandemic.  Click here to access a document published by the NASN entitled “Ideas for School Nurse Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic”.  It provides a variety of things that school nurses may consider implementing in collaboration with their administration.

In addition, please review the information on the below links and check them frequently for updates to ensure you have the most current information.

Coronavirus Information for Education: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Educators.aspx

Guidance and Resources for School Communities: https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx

Pennsylvania Overview: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

Prevention strategies:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/etiquette/coughing_sneezing.htmlCDC Handwashing Videos
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/training-education.html