To help prevent the spread of respiratory illness like COVID-19, use measures to reduce the spread of illness and stay home when you are sick. These public health measures are important for everyone to follow. If you’re looking for information or resources to reinforce these safety measures, please see below:
Cough & Sneeze Etiquette
Also known as, “respiratory etiquette”, covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing can help reduce the spread of germs in the air. Teaching this, or reviewing this, can help remind students how they can help prevent others from getting sick.
Use these videos in your class to complement discussions on respiratory etiquette:
| Video | Suggested Grade Range* |
|---|---|
| Sneezing & Coughing Safely with Grover | Kindergarten – Grade 3 |
| Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes – Kids | Kindergarten – Grade 4 |
| The Right Way to Cover Your Cough | Grades 5 – 12 |
*Grade ranges are suggestions only. Please review the video and decide if it’s appropriate for your specific class.
Posters
Cough and Sneeze poster can be hung in your classroom to remind students of the right steps to use to reduce the spread of germs. This poster is available from https://wechu.org/cv/school-resources-signage in English, French, and Arabic.