resources
- The World Health Organization (WHO) – The site has general information about coronaviruses, a brief video explaining the virus.
- U.S. State Department – The State Department issues advisories for travel and currently has issued a level 3 advisory (reconsider travel) for China and a level 4 advisory (do not travel) for Hubei province, which includes Wuhan. The U.S. Embassy in China and the U.S. State Department Overseas Security Advisory Council also post updated information regarding travel.
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) – This site has information on:
- From NAIS
- Understanding Coronavirus
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
- Helping Your School Community Recover from Traumatic Events (see the “Media Consumption” information)
- From SAIS, resources for talking with children
- NPR: Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
- Child Mind: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
- New York Times: How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
- USA Today: How Do You Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus?
- American Psychological Association: How to Talk to Your Kids About Difficult News
- Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids
- COVID-19 Global Cases Map
- Charleston Day School Resources
- CDS COVID-19 Quarantine and Testing Guidelines (updated 2-16-22)
- CDS COVID-19 FAQs and Quarantine Protocols (updated 2-16-22)
- SC DHEC COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools (updated 2-13-22)
- Indoor School Close Contact Scenarios (updated 1-9-22)
- DHEC School and Childcare Exclusion List
- Interactive map for community spread and rates by non-profit CovidActNow. View state and county. Updated in real time.
- SC DHEC COVID-19 Cases in Schools, updated every Tuesday and Friday
- MUSC COVID-19 Epidemiology Intelligence Project
- American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools
- DHEC Presentation on COVID-19 by Dr. Jane Kelly
- Consent Form – COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results
Tips for Staying Healthy
- Wash your hands (Proper handwashing technique from the WHO).
- Cough into your elbow or a tissue (and then throw the tissue away).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Keep your distance from people who are coughing.
- Get a flu shot.