COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

The Las Virgenes Unified School District is committed to the health and well-being of our students and staff and is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus to provide you updates with the latest information. We continue to advise parents, as we always do, do not send your child to school if they may be sick. Keeping your sick child home will be a great benefit for the health and wellness of our students and staff. If you, your child, or family recently traveled to or from a foreign country, we also ask that you take extra precautions and seek a medical evaluation from your doctor before returning to school.

Recent Communication Regarding COVID-19

LVUSD Update: Extended Distance Learning - March 20, 2020

Novel Coronavirus - What You Need to Know

A coronavirus is a type of virus that causes diseases of varying severities, ranging from the commonn cold to more serious respiratory disease. A novel (new) coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that hasn't been identified before in humans. The following is information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19:

• General information
• How it spreads
• Symptoms
• Prevention and treatment
• What to do if you are sick
• Frequently asked questioins

Guidance for Schools

• CA Department of Public Health - March 7, 2020
• CA Department of Education - March 5, 2020

Resources for Parents

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 - A Parent Resource
• LVUSD Counseling Center and Resource Site
• NPR Resource:Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
• NPR Life Kit Podcast:5 Ways to Prevent and Prepare for the Coronavirus
• New York Times article:How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
• Betsy Brown Braun:Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
• State of California Coronavirus Community Information
• Free internet service available to LVUSD families

Travel Information

• World Health Organization Travel Advice
• The World Health Organization’s interactive map
• CDC Travel Advisories

Additional Resources

• California Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization