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CDC FAQS- Updated Continuously
The CDC updates its COVID-19 FAQs continuously. This link will take you directly to that page.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
NYSDOH COIVD-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts - Includes updates on vaccine distribution, CDC Vaccine info and Post Vaccine Symptom Management and FDA Fact Sheets on current COVID Vaccines.
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CPR Recommendations During COVID-19
Provides the most current guidance from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross and NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs
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Facilities FAQS on Air Quality/ HVAC/Ventilation | Barriers | General Cleaning/Health Offices and Musical Instruments|Hand Sanitizers
Provides information about facilities management related to HVAC systems, to maintain healthy air quality and reduce transmission of disease. It also includes links for use of any barriers and cleaning of health office supplies and musical instruments.
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Documentation in the Cumulative Health Record
Contains information on documenting COVID-related information in the student's cumulative health record.
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Essential Personnel
Provides information about who are essential personnel and Their Return To Work After Exposure
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Health Exams | Screening | Telemedicine
Provides information and resources on what is required for physicals exams.NYS school districts must continue to issue employment certificates to qualified applicants, including during school closures. Includes information on telemedicine.
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Medication
Provides links to NYSED guidance on who can administer medication in schools vs daycare,and the return of medication to families.
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Music, Choir and Band Resources
Information on cleaning, social distancing, and safety for participation in music in school.
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PPE| Face Masks | Shields | N95 Respirators and Fit Testing | Respiratory Protection Program
Provides information on making masks, including information on the Executive Order requiring face masks, CDC guidance and resources from OSHA on PPE, N95 respirators, Fit-Testing, Respiratory Protection Program, general worker safety, face shields and making cloth masks.
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Special Health Care Populations
Includes resources for those with asthma, diabetes, and other health conditions.
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Temperature Monitoring Research and Thermal Infared Thermometers
Provides information on the use of Non-contact Infrared Thermometers from the US FDA, the ability of an employer to require temperature screening from the US EEOC, and research on the prevalence of temperature in children diagnosed with COVID.
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Waste Disposal of Waste Exposed to COVID-19
Provides information from the NYSED and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on potentially infectious waste, including COVID-19 test kits. Also includes links to OSHA and PESH.
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What YOU can do to Help NYS | Volunteering Your Time To Another Agency
NYS has sent several requests to health care professionals to assist in the NYS response to COVID-19. Please review this guidance.
