Dear School Administrators in Burt and Cuming Counties in ESU #2:
In light of the expanding COVID-19 pandemic, and the recommendations released on March 15th,
2020 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the limitation of
gatherings and groups, it is my recommendation that public and parochial schools in the ELVPHD
health district begin a two week recess—starting Monday, March 16th or Tuesday, March 17th (as
you are able to transition to through your closure protocols).
This initial recommendation is for a
two-week period of time, with classes tentatively resuming on Monday, March 30th or Tuesday,
March 31st (dependent upon your closure date). The incubation period for COVID-19 is two to
fourteen days. For this reason, a minimum of two weeks closed would be necessary to disrupt the
incubation and shedding cycle. However, schools should be prepared for a possible extension of this
adjournment for a longer period of time if circumstances should warrant.
Finally, of utmost importance, we ask for your assistance in supporting and encouraging strict
social distancing during this time of closure. This would include encouraging students to stay
home, and limit time with people from outside of their household. Keeping interactions to a
bare minimum will help in disrupting the exposure period and periods of contagiousness.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in proactively assisting us in keeping our students, staff,
families and communities safe.
Should you have any questions, please call our office at 402-529-2233.
Sincerely,
Gina Uhing, Health Director
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
