School guidance on Coronavirus

The Mississippi Department of Education provided guidance to school districts today regarding prevention measures and preparation in the event of a local outbreak of the Coronavirus.

There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi.

The guidance includes information on personal protection and hygiene, preventing stigma against populations associated with COVID-19, consulting with health departments to determine the need for school closure and CDC guidance for schools and businesses to plan and respond to COVID-19.

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.