Marin County school leaders are in close contact with the County Department of Health and Human Services to obtain the most current guidance related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Check the Marin County Public Health website for the latest updates and guidance related to our community

General Guidelines for Public Safety:

The Center for Disease Control outlines ways for members of the public to protect themselves and others in this challenging time. These include:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Stay home as much as possible [Español]
  • Put distance between yourself and other people.
  • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
  • Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
• Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectant will work.

Resources for Schools, Families and the Community

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others

On April 17, Marin County Public Health announced a new public health order requiring the use of face coverings when completing essential activities. The new order will go into effect at 12:00p.m., Wednesday, April 22. Everyone is asked to wear a face-covering when they are interacting with others who are not members of their household in public and private spaces. Specifically, the order states that people must wear face coverings when:

• Inside public spaces or waiting in line to enter public spaces
• Seeking health care
• Waiting for or riding on mass transit or other shared transportation
• In common areas of buildings, such as hallways, stairways, elevators and parking facilities.
• Workers at businesses physically open and in areas where the public is present, likely to be present, or at any time when others are nearby.
• Workers in any space where food is being prepared and/or packaged for sale.
• Drivers/Operators of public transit.

View video on how to make your own face covering

View our news release with more details about the face-covering order

View COVID-19 Guidance for Masks and Gloves 

Cleaning tools and techniques

• How to clean your home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (CDC)
• Good handwashing techniques (videos) Show me the Science (CDC)
• Posters, Graphics and Fact Sheets - CDC
• How to Clean and Disinfect Schools to Slow the Spread of the Flu
• Stay Healthy Marin graphic -Marin County Department of Health (Spanish)

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus/COVID-19

• Video: Talking to kids about the coronavirus 
• Comic: What Kids Want to Know about Coronavirus (National Public Radio)

 Social-Emotional Support

• The Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has dedicated information related to coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks.
• Head Space is offering free supportive meditations to help cope with stress during this time.
• Pure Edge, Inc. offers a series of videos that focus on the mind and body during this challenging time.
• The Children's Institute offers resources for social and emotional health specifically for children.

Public Communications:

• 4/14/20 Governor Newsom's Six Critical Indicators for Modifying Stay at Home Order
• 3/31/09 Marin County Public Health Order to Shelter in Place thru May 3
• 3/25/20 Marin County Schools Extend School Classroom Instruction through May 1(Spanish)
• 3/19/20 - CA Executive Order to Shelter at Home statewide
• 3/16/20 Marin County Public Health Order to Shelter in Place
• 3/13/20 Marin County Schools Suspend Classroom Instruction (Spanish)
• 3/9/20 Marin County Public Health - Guidelines for Large Gatherings (Spanish)
• 3/6/20 Public Health guidance for teachers to monitor student health
• 3/5/20 CA Department of Education Guidance for Schools
• 3/3/20 Health Advisory from Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (Spanish)
• 3/3/20 Press Release: Marin County Schools Prepare for Coronavirus/COVID-19 (Spanish)
• 2/26/20 Health Advisory from Marin County Department of Health and Human Services   (Spanish)
• 2/12/20 County of Marin Joint Statement against Discrimination in COVID-19 Response  (Spanish)
• 2/7/20 California Department of Education K-12 School Guidance
• 2/4/20 Health Advisory from Marin County Department of Health and Human Services  (Spanish)
• 1/27/20 Health Advisory from Marin County Department of Health and Human Services   (Spanish) 

Resources for Current Information:

• California Department of Public Health
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Marin Health and Human Services 
  • Questions from the public can be directed to (415)473-7191 or COVID-19@marincounty.org 
• California Department of Education
  • Nutrition: Special Federal Approval Enables Districts to Feed Students During Coronavirus-Related Closure

Distance Learning - Teacher Resources for Extended Absences/School Dismissal

Resources to support teaching and learning in the event of extended student absence or school dismissal. Resources based on guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Education.