General Hygiene Guidelines

It is important to educate children, faculty and staff and parents about simple prevention tips for enhanced personal hygiene as they become very important in taking the necessary precautions. By doing so, others are protected as well and this is equally important. Basic preventions tips are listed below: • If you experience mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat) stay home, self-isolate and seek medical advice. • If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. • If symptoms become worse or if you are considered high-risk (elderly or people of any age with underlying health conditions e.g. diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, arterial hypertension), you should immediately contact your physician for evaluation. • If you are under medication, you must comply with your doctors’ advice. • Strictly avoid contact with people in high-risk groups. If this is not possible, take all personal hygiene measures (wash your hands thoroughly, use a mask or keep a 1.5 meter distance from one another). • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. All children and staff should engage in hand hygiene at the following times: o Arrival to the facility and after breaks o After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing o Before and after preparing food or drinks o Before and after eating or handling food o Before and after using the toilet o After coming in contact with bodily fluid (i.e. sweat) o After handling animals o After playing outdoors or in sand o After handling garbage o Whenever your hands are visibly dirty • Maintain a safe distance (1.5meters) from anyone and others • As of September 13th, 2021 the use of protective face mask is mandatory as you entercampus in all indoor and outdoor areas. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. • Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze; then throw tissue in the trash bin. • Improve airflow and ventilation in classrooms and other areas in your homes by opening windows as much as possible. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects in the classroom and in your homes, as needed. • Do not share personal items, such as pencils, pens, computers and other materials. • Avoid gatherings, social events, and crowded open spaces; always respect social distancing • Avoid any unnecessary travels abroad or within the country.