MASBHC encourages that professionals working in school based health care turn to the following sources for up-to-date information about school closures and other actions which affect Maryland students directly:
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Maryland Department of Health
- Science Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs – Updated
- Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
- Overview of COVID-19 Isolation for K-12 Schools
- Overview of COVID-19 Quarantine for K-12 Schools
- What you should know about COVID-19 Testing in Schools
For general information about COVID-19, including recommended preventative measures, other sources include:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- COVID Health Information Resources
- Vaccine Guidance during a Pandemic
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
- National Center for School Mental Health
- School-Based Health Alliance
- National Association of School Nurses
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Additional Clinical Resources:
Please follow the guidance provided by local, state, and federal officials as we navigate this situation together.