Here is the updated Safe Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Schools (wa.gov). It is posted on the Schools | Washington State Department of Health site under the Infection Prevention, Cleaning, and Disinfecting tab.
Order your at-home tests soon through the DOH ordering portal to make sure you have enough inventory before Spring break.
DOH launches Community Kiosks through Local Health Jurisdictions.
Kiosks will dispense free rapid antigen COVID-19 and flu types A and B tests, and self-swab PCR tests. Each kiosk holds about 700 tests. This is aimed to be beneficial to rural environments with a focus on installation in community centers.
CDC changes to isolation guidance have not yet been adopted by WA Dept. of Health, but conversations are scheduled for the coming weeks. The update would eliminate the 5 day isolation rule.
Upcoming Diabetes in School Health (DISH) Sessions – Wednesdays, from 3 – 4 pm, staff can join via the standing Zoom Link.
- February 21 – Diabetes Sick Days & Ketones
- March 20 – Grief Associated with New Diagnosis
- April 17 – Parallels Between Diabetes Camp and Schools
- May 15 – Diabetes & Disordered Eating
