District taking steps to curb H1N1 virus

District taking steps to curb H1N1 virus
Walla Walla Public Schools continues to do its part to prevent the spread of the H1N1 Virus. Students and staff are trained to sneeze or cough into their sleeves, wash hands often with soap and water, avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth and stay home if they are sick.

Disinfectants are being used in classrooms, school buses and heavily used gathering places like commons, cafeterias and gyms. Hand sanitizer devices will soon be installed in school areas, according Superintendent Rich Carter.

"We are taking advice from federal, state and local authorities to do our part to keep this virus from spreading," Superintendent Rich Carter said. "We are continually refining our plans to address the H1N1 virus and will remain diligent as long as necessary to help keep our staff and students healthy."