Lowndes County Schools' primary concern is for the health and safety of the students and staff. We are working closely with the Lowndes County Health Department, Emergency Management Agency, and the Georgia Department of Education to better ensure the safety of everyone. These agencies in turn are working with the Center of Disease Control in Atlanta. As of today, May 5th, 2009, there are two known cases of Type A (H1N1) disease (
Swine Flu) in Georgia, and it appears to be contained. However, we are circulating information and taking precautions to hopefully prevent this possibility.
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For Information on prevention and guidance from the CDC please click here.
2)The CDC Swine Flu Mitigation Website: The Centers for Disease Control has compiled a website with a series of recommendations and best practices in regards to the prevention and containment of Type A (H1N1) disease ( Swine Flu cases.) You can see this website at
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation.htm
3) The Pandemic Information for Schools Guide: This guide is linked on our Safe and Drug Free Schools homepage at
http://tinyurl.com/d49oct
Please click here for a letter to parents.
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