Thursday, March 5, 2020

(WRDW/WAGT) -- Several CSRA school districts are looking to keep parents informed on illness prevention as the coronavirus comes to America.

The Columbia County School District confirms that at this time there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Columbia County. The district remains in close contact with local and state agencies regarding the position of the virus in the U.S.

In coordination with flu season, housekeeping staff in school buildings are asked to take extended measures to sanitize thoroughly in addition to daily routine cleaning.

"If cases of COVID-19 are confirmed locally, we will be notified and provided guidance to limit the spread of illness. Additionally, we have a team of leaders that is reviewing and updating the district’s response plans appropriately, based on what is currently known about this virus and the direction we are receiving from health officials," a statement on the district's website said.

RCSS officials also say they are not cancelling any field trips or any other activities.

In Aiken County,

"Our team of registered nurses in schools throughout the District communicate confirmed cases of flu, viruses and other communicable illnesses with our District Nursing Supervisor, who monitors the comprehensive health of each school community and shares concerns of high illness percentages with DHEC officials to evaluate a possible public health emergency," a statement on the district's website said.