As a result of the flu, Jesuit College Preparatory has joined the list of area schools temporarily closed. This notice was just posted today:
“Jesuit’s campus will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Jan. 24 in the effort to support the health and safety of our community. During this time, all on-campus activities will be cancelled. Community service scheduled for Wednesday will also be cancelled, although away athletic events will continue as planned. The School will take the closure time to disinfect all campus spaces. On campus activity will resume as normal after 4 p.m. on Wednesday.”
While it may seem drastic, Jesuit and the other schools are doing the right thing to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Here are some reminders:
- If you think you might have the flu or even a cold, stay at home and try to isolate yourself from other members of the household. Call your doctor. Be patient (sorry, no pun intended). There is a good chance that your doctor is probably being overwhelmed with similar calls
- Stay put for at least 24 hours after the fever has broken.
- Wash your hands with soap.
- Stock up on tissues.
- Take showers and use vaporizers to keep your surrounding steamy.
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- Instead of handshaking, air kissing or hugging, do the knuckle bump or just wave.
- Since the flu virus can lead to pneumonia, baby boomers should make sure that they’ve had their pneumonia shots.
Please consider using these precautions and sharing them with your kids and grandkids.