Dear Bedford Families ~
Welcome back from Winter break (almost)! I hope the time off from school provided you with some much needed downtime. While you were away, the Bedford School District was monitoring Covid-19 along with our partners at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS).
As of 2.26.20, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in NH
BHS Intersession Travel will be addressed under a separate cover. TBD
General Precautions
The following precautions are recommended for all respiratory illnesses:
Stay home and avoid public places when sick (i.e., social distancing)
Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
Wash hands frequently
Avoid being in close contact to a person who is sick
Avoid sharing drinks, utensils or objects that may transmit saliva
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Specific Recommendations for those who have traveled (out of country)
Anyone presenting with mild respiratory illness within 14 days of travel:
Stay home until symptoms resolve
Stay away from public places
If symptoms worsen, contact health care provider
Asymptomatic travelers from China:
Stay home and avoid public places for 14 days
Self-monitor for symptoms
Contact NH DPHS - 603-271-4496
Asymptomatic travelers from countries identified with COVID-19 community transmission other than China (i.e., those with travel advisories):
Monitor for fever or respiratory symptoms
If symptoms develop, take temperature and contact healthcare provider or NH DPHS - 603-271-4496
Bedford School District Response
Disseminate information to families as available
Instruct employees and students to follow the general precautions above
Work with our Maintenance & Food Service Departments to be vigilant in our sanitation practices
Other, as prescribed by Public Health Officials
Resources
Mike, Superintendent
