As we monitor and stay updated with all of the most accurate information about the Coronavirus, please know that we will continue to follow the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Department of State as new measures and announcements are released to the public.

Please rest assured that Pathways will not be sending groups out to destinations that are deemed unsafe by the above government authorities. In addition, we will be increasing our health safety measures for all currently scheduled trips, whether domestic or international.

In regards to our upcoming international trips, we will be in close contact with all school authorities as new measures are announced. The safety of students and staff is our utmost priority. If there are any changes or modifications to any Pathways trip, your school representatives will be your contact and will provide all updates.

General Health Information

The CDC has released a list of preventative measures to take in order to avoid contracting and spreading an illness:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before and after meals.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw your tissue in the trash.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow, not directly into your hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

*For additional resources on Coronavirus, please utilize trusted sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

What has Pathways Travels implemented to reinforce the health and safety of our students?

We have put into place the most recent CDC recommendations and preventive measures:

• Ensure all our participants are washing their hands often. We schedule mandatory hand washing before and after meals.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Our staff provides disinfect wipes to ensure that surfaces that we encounter are wiped clean.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Should a student/adult display any of the symptoms or falls ill, they are to be checked out right away and taken to a medical facility.

For more information about the coronavirus, please feel free to refer to the CDC’s attached recommended resources:

• COVID-19: What you Need to Know
• Prevention and Treatment

Should you have any further questions about our protocols and safety measures, please feel free to reach out to us.

(626) 204-2550

info@pathwaysedu.org

Updated March 5, 2020

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