COVINGTON, La. — Starting Wednesday, St. Tammany Parish public schools are beginning to offer grab-and-go hot lunches and pre-packaged breakfast and lunches for students out of school.
Students or their family members will be able pick up meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at all eight area public high schools in St. Tammany Parish.
- Covington High (73030 Lion Drive, Covington 70433)
- Fontainebleau High (100 Bulldog Drive, Mandeville 70471)
- Lakeshore High (26031 Highway 1088, Mandeville 70448)
- Mandeville High (1 Skipper Drive, Mandeville 70471)
- Northshore High (100 Panther Drive, Slidell 70461)
- Pearl River High (39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River 70452)
- Salmen High (300 Spartan Drive, Slidell 70458)
- Slidell High (1 Tiger Drive, Slidell 70458)
Additionally, all public meetings are cancelled and libraries, the permit office and other public departments will remain closed until further notice, Cooper said. Working with permitting and most offices can still be done online or by phone.
"I believe because of the nature of our parish -- we don't have the concentration of population like some of the other metropolitan areas, that's why we haven't seen a big spike in Coronavirus, instead, just a slow increase," Cooper said.
What you need to know about COVID-19:
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. These symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Worldwide illnesses have ranged from mild to severe, including severe pneumonia that can result in hospitalization or death.
Older people and people with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease or cancer seem to be at greater risk of serious illness.
People with recent travel to China, or have come in contact with someone who has recent travel and is ill, have a greater risk for becoming ill.
What to do if you are sick:
If you recently traveled to an area affected by COVID-19 transmission, and you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor immediately. Do not go to the doctor without calling first.
If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, call the Louisiana Department of Health hotline at 1-855-523-2652.
If you are severely ill and you think you need to go to the hospital, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency room.
How to Prevent the Spread:
The virus is thought to spread between people in close contact (within 6 feet) and through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash hands with soap and water often or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Especially wash hands after going to the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Stay home if you feel sick to prevent the spread of germs.
- Cover your cough with your elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
Treatments for COVID-19:
There are no medications specifically approved for COVID-19. People with coronavirus should be treated with supportive care to help relieve symptoms.
Some severe cases require going to the hospital, particularly in the elderly or those with underlying medical conditions.
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