Helpful info from the PCS Nurses

Dear PCS Families, 
We hope you are all staying well during this trying time. During school facility closures, the nurses are continuing to work closely with schools and are here to support families with distance learning and any health-related concerns.
With the impact COVID-19 is having in California and in Sonoma County, it is important to stay up to date with factual information. We recommend avoiding sensational media to prevent increased anxiety and stress. Here are some sources where you can find factual information, recommendations, and updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in our local community and on the larger scale: 

• Sonoma County Health Department: Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information
• California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 
• Centers for Disease Control: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• World Health Organization: Coronavirus

We also want to remind you that social distancing and basic protective measures, such as handwashing and using facial coverings in public, are the best ways that we can all help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and flatten the curve. 
World Health Organization Informational Videos

• How to Protect Yourself against COVID-19
• Q&A on Coronavirus 
• How to Wash Your Hands 
• 5 Things to Know about Cleaning Your Home

Additional Resources

• Sonoma County local resources, such as food and financial assistance 
• Resources for Parents: 
  • Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
  • Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource
  • WHO: Parenting in the time of COVID-19
• Mental health and wellness 
• How to Make a Mask

If you have any questions or need additional information or support, please contact your School Nurse. 
Take care,