Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
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Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) is a virus strain that has only spread in people since December 2019. Health experts are concerned because little is known about the new virus. It has the potential to cause severe illness and pneumonia in some people and there is no treatment.
Although the exact mechanisms of transmission are not fully known, other coronaviruses spread from an infected person to others through:
- the air by coughing and sneezing
- close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes
Infected people have experienced a range of illness, from mild (similar to a common cold) to severe pneumonia that requires hospitalization. So far, deaths have been reported mainly in older adults who had other health conditions.
People who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 have reported symptoms that may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus:
- fever
- cough
- difficulty breathing
If you have symptoms, call your healthcare provider to identify the safest way to receive care. Let them know if you have traveled to an affected area or come in contact with an ill person who has traveled to an affected area within the last 14 days.
Additional resources and a rolling situation update page are provided in the right sidebar. For additional information, please call the state's information helpline at 2-1-1.
Announcements
Resources
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Wash. County Vaccine Message Center
1-833-907-3520:Remote Learning
HSD Blueprint Planning website
Oregon Department of Ed. Ready Schools, Safe Learners Guidance
Videos and FAQ for Google Classroom
2020-21 Return To School FAQComp. Distance Learning vs. Hillsboro Online Academy
Resource Documents
Wash. County Behaviorial Health Resources - English
Wash. County Behaviorial Health Resources - Spanish
OSHA COVID-19 Temporary Standard for all Workplaces
NASN Videos Hand Washing, Face Covering, When to Stay Home
HSD Operational Blueprints (posted 8/14/2020)
FREE Wash. County Mental Health Services
Donate to Needy Students and Families
HSD Meal Distribution as of May 25 2020
Distribucion de alimentos del 25 de mayo de 2020
Suggested Daily Schedule for Students/Sugerencia de un horario diario para los estudiantes
How to make your own face covering
How to make homemade hand sanitizer
Hillsboro School District Pandemic Response Plan
¿Demasiado enfermo para ir a la escuela?
Resources for Staff
Furlough letter to staff 05122020
Tips for Remote Office Safety and ComfortSuperintendent video message to staff 033120
Joint letter from District and HEA 032620
Joint letter from District and HCU 032620
Teachflix Professional Development Options
HSD Classified PD Options and Tracking Form
NEA Classified Staff Development Ideas
Remote work plan for non-school-based staff
HSD Extended Spring Break Updates for Staff 031220
Fact Sheets
Coronavirus fact sheet - English
Coronavirus fact sheet - Spanish
Coronavirus fact sheet - Chinese simplified
Coronavirus fact sheet - Chinese traditional
Coronavirus fact sheet - Russian
Coronavirus fact sheet - Somali
Coronavirus fact sheet - Vietnamese
Coronavirus Basic Facts and FAQ (CDC/OHA)
Coronavirus topline messages (OHA)
Coronavirus topline messages (OHA)
Resource Videos
Cover your Cough or Sneeze video (shorter)
Cover your Cough or Sneeze video (longer)
Hand Washing video (shorter)
Hand Washing video (longer)