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Suggested talking points:
School closing for illness
1. As soon as the outbreak of the ( illness) became apparent, we contacted the (local Health
Department) and followed their advice, including closing the school to try and limit the
spread of the illness.
2. We also communicated information about the situation to parents and staff, including
symptoms to look for, what to do if your child became ill and the public health depart-
ment’s advice on how to best prevent the spread of the illness.
3. Our teachers, staff and students have been briefed about ways to help prevent the
spread, including washing your hands often and our teachers have supplies to wipe down
the desks and doorknobs.
4. In short, we have taken every step the public health department suggested because the
safety and welfare of our students is our top priority.