Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: Who do I contact for any student health questions not detailed in the Student Health FAQs or Public Health Resources?.

Answer:Contact Angie McDonald after reviewing the complete lists of Student Health FAQ's for Covid-19.

Public Health Resources

Questions about COVID-19 should be directed to the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s hotline at (800) 722-5725.

• Common coronaviruses are a set of seasonal viruses that cause infection in the nose, sinuses, and throat. Common coronaviruses can be detected on routine respiratory panels.

• There is an outbreak in Wuhan, China, caused by a new type of coronavirus: 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

• The outbreak in China quickly spread within the country and some other countries because novel coronavirus is spread the same way as other cold-causing viruses: by person-to-person contact.

• Symptoms can show up between 2 to 14 days after exposure.

• Symptoms include fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.

The following provide additional information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 webpage 

Team Kentucky COVID-19 webpage 

National Association of School Nurses COVID-19 webpage

Telehealth from Community Agencies Working in Kentucky Public Schools

Gov. Andy Beshear Message for Kentucky's Preschool-Aged Children  (March 25, 2020)

Gov. Andy Beshear's Message to Kentucky's Children  (March17, 2020)

Sign language video for hand-washing​