{"id":70000000096,"date":"2020-04-20T12:08:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T12:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/?p=70000000096"},"modified":"2020-04-20T12:08:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T12:08:01","slug":"circa-fishhawk-educational-preschool-addresses-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/circa-fishhawk\/preschool\/circa-fishhawk-educational-preschool-addresses-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Circa FishHawk Educational Preschool Addresses COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, a new strain of the coronavirus has been in the news.<\/span> Coronavirus disease 2019<\/span> (COVID-19) is an infectious illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease has made its way around the world since 2019, resulting in the 2019\u201320 coronavirus pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are the Symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fever, a dry cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms. Less common symptoms include muscle pain, mucus, and sore throat. Most cases result in mild symptoms; however, some cases do progress to pneumonia and more serious illness. The vast majority of COVID-19 related deaths are people over the age of 60 who have severe underlying health complications such as heart disease, diabetes, or respiratory issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are Children at Risk?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thankfully, children under the age of 19, and especially children under the age of 9 are not readily contracting the virus, or if they do contract the virus, the symptoms are relatively mild. Dr. Thomas Murray, MD, Ph.D., a Yale Medicine pediatric infectious disease specialist and associate medical director for infection prevention at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, says, “For reasons that nobody fully understands, COVID-19 does not appear to cause severe disease in children.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Safety Precautions for the Sake of Others<\/strong><\/p>\n

This resiliency to the disease among children does not mean they should not take precautions to avoid contracting the disease. On the contrary, they could get the illness and then pass it on to others who are more vulnerable such as grandparents who have underlying health issues. So, personal health hygiene is vitally important.<\/span><\/p>\n

The management at Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Circa FishHawk<\/a> understands these risks. They encourage parents to follow the following steps suggested by the CDC for personal health hygiene in the home and in public. Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy also is taking a very proactive approach to keeping the children, staff, and parents safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to Prevent COVID-19 in the Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone is advised to protect themselves and others by taking steps such as are suggested here by the CDC. The CDC recommends that people:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Practice social distancing when possible. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Seek medical attention should symptoms appear.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Self-quarantine. Stay home if sickness strikes or there has been exposure to COVID-19.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Cover the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Or, use the inside of your elbow.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are the most basic steps that anyone can take to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. For more detailed information, visit the Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Circa FishHawk webpage about<\/span> COVID-19 awareness<\/span><\/a> and precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Steps Taken by Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Circa FishHawk to Prevent COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The response at Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Circa FishHawk to the COVID-19 pandemic has been comprehensive, reflecting their core commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, and health.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The safety and well-being of the children in their care, the children’s families, and the Academy staff are the highest priority at the<\/span> educational preschool<\/span><\/a>. This genuine, compassionate attitude is the core of the Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy mission and policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Their precautions conform to those of the World Health Organization, Public Health Departments, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Child Care Licensing, and state\/local officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Steps to Prevent COVID-19 at Kids ‘R’ Kids Circa FishHawk<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The proactive guidelines and practices include:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Screening of children and parents at facility entrances & transfer points:<\/strong><\/p>\n