Handwashing and Respiratory Etiquette at Home

Staff and students should practice handwashing and respiratory etiquette (covering coughs and sneezes) to keep from getting and spreading infectious illnesses including COVID-19. Schools can monitor and reinforce these behaviors and provide adequate handwashing supplies.

• Teach and reinforce handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Remind everyone to wash hand frequently and assist young children with handwashing.
• If handwashing is not possible, use hand sanitizer containing at least 6-% alcohol (for older children who can safely use hand sanitizer). Hand sanitizers should be stored up, away, and out of the sight of young children and should be used only with adult supervision for children under 6 years of age.