The Riverside County Office of Education is working closely with Riverside University Health System - Public Health and has created this website to provide staff and parents with the most current information on the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). For RCOE specific information, please refer to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Updates and Resources page.

Symptoms

If you have been in close contact with a person with or suspected to have the Novel Coronavirus 2019 and are experiencing the symptoms below, please seek medical attention immediately.

• Runny nose
• Headache
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Shortness of breath

Prevention

As with any virus, you can take a number of steps to protect your health and those around you. These everyday habits can help prevent the spread of viruses.

• Clean our hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Put distance between yourself and other people (at least 6 feet).
• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Monitor your health daily.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
• CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
• Get a flu shot.

For more information on the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19):

• Riverside University Health System, Public Health
• California Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• California Department of Education

If you have specific questions related to COVID-19, please call 211.

Resources for Schools

• California Department of Public Health School Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19
• California Department of Public Health Guidance - Higher Education Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources for K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
• California Department of Education COVID-19 Update for Schools and School Districts, March 5, 2020
• California Department of Education 2019 COVID-19 Resources
• COVID-19 Resources for Schools - The SchoolSafety.gov COVID-19 page, developed by the CISA school safety team, in coordination with the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, provides relevant information, guidance, and resources for the academic community.