Reposting bec. it was deleted - here's a type of letter that all schools and shuls should be writing.
Dear Parents,
While we are all following the news of the Coronavirus as it impacts the greater New York community, please be assured that we are in touch with the local and State Department of Health, as well as with medical professionals.
At this time, we have been advised to continue encouraging students to cover coughs or sneeze with a tissue (or elbow), throw the tissue in the trash and wash and sanitize their hands. Since Sunday, we began additional disinfecting for bathrooms, door knobs, etc. In addition to our wall mountain hand sanitizers throughout the campus, a gracious parent has ordered portable dispensers for every room in the yeshiva.
If your son has a cold/fever/etc, he should not come to school until he has been cleared by a doctor. (This is the same protocol that we follow for flu.)
In case we are ever faced with a situation where we are instructed to close the yeshiva, we will be ready with a plan to continue our learning via computer.
Please note, that children may be frightened by the many rumors flying around, and it is important to understand and address any fears they may have. (We have attached a kid - friendly info-graphic that you may choose to share with them if you feel that it is appropriate.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus )
As always, we understand that everything is in HASHEM's hands, and we daven that he continue to watch over his children. Please reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
THE HANHALA