KDE Covid-19 Guidance 2.0 (February 22, 2021)
Healthy at School Recording (July 1, 2020)
Additional guidance will added as it becomes available.
Public Health Resources
Questions about Covid-19 should be directed to the Kentucky Department of Public Health's hotline at (800) 722-5725.
TeCovid-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, discovered in 2019. This virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or coughs. Some people who are infected may not have symptoms. For those who have symptoms, illness can range from mild to severe. Adults age 65 and older or those with underlying health conditions are at higher risk for severe illness.
Symptoms can present within 2 and 14 days after exposure.
The following provide additional information.
Sample Flu Plan/Matrix
Asthma, Allergies and Covid-19 Resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Covid-19 Resourses
CDC Covid-19 School Setting Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics Covid-19 Guidance for Safe Schools
Team Kentucky Covid-19 Webpage
National Association of School Nurses Covid-19 Resources
Telehealth from Community Agencies Working in Kentucky Public Schools
News from the Kentucky Department of Education
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
Angie McDonald
Division of District Support
Office of Operations and Finance
300 Sower Blvd. – 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430
Angela.Mcdonald@education.ky.gov