Tips for Families & Students
Wear a Mask
If your child's school requires or encourages the use of cloth face masks, consider these tips
mask and back-up mask each day and a clean, resealable bag for them to store the mask when they can't wear it, such as when eating.
Don't place a face mask on a child younger than age 2, a child who has any breathing problems, or a child who has a condition that would prevent him or her from being able to remove the mask without help.
Keep Hands Clean
Clean and Disinfect
Practice handwashing at home with your child and explain why it's important to wash his or her hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before and after eating, coughing/sneezing, or adjusting a face mask. When handwashing isn't available, suggest that your child use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Also, explain that he or she should avoid touching his or her eyes, nose, and mouth.
Whether your child is being schooled at home or at school, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces can help reduce the risk of illness. These include items such as doorknobs, faucets, keyboards, tablets, and phones. It’s highly recommended to let the child disinfect his/her
clothes and keep the shoes outside once back from the school. In addition, it is preferable to have cleanable stationery, so it can be cleaned and disinfected easily.
Avoid Public Gathering and Parties
Stay at Home if Sick
You should monitor your child each day for signs of COVID-19. These include
You should monitor your child each day for signs of COVID-19. These include
To limit the spread of COVID-19 as well as other germs, children should stay home from school and other activities if they have any signs of illness or a fever.

Boost Your Child’s Immunity
immune system to prevent infection with various diseases that the child may be exposed to.
with warm water and soap for about 20 seconds. This helps remove bacteria and viruses, and reduces the chances of lung infection with viruses by 45%.
What to do if your child is exposed to COVID-19
If your child is attending in-person school, take steps to be prepared for possible exposure to COVID-19 and the changing scenarios.