Hopewell Music's response to covid-19
Hopewell Music is committed to the safety and well being of our students and their families, our staff, our volunteers, and our entire community. With rising public health concerns surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are doing everything we can to limit its potential spread. We are closely monitoring updates about the virus so we can stay informed and maintain a safe and supportive environment for our community.
What is hopewell music doing?
Updated on March 16, 2020
In light of the recommendations of health officials, Hopewell Music will be cancelling all lessons and ensemble rehearsals for the week of March 16th-21st. Large group and ensemble rehearsals will be cancelled until April 6. This will minimize transmission of the COVID-19 virus and support the staff and faculty’s work as we plan for remote lessons.
We hope to transition to remote lessons beginning the week of March 23. Make up lessons and ensemble rehearsals will be determined as we better understand the length of this outbreak. Administrative staff will be working remotely beginning March 16 but will be available via email and phone.
Updates during this time can also be found on our website. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at lessons@hopewellmusic.com or 612-466-0696
We hope to transition to remote lessons beginning the week of March 23. Make up lessons and ensemble rehearsals will be determined as we better understand the length of this outbreak. Administrative staff will be working remotely beginning March 16 but will be available via email and phone.
Updates during this time can also be found on our website. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at lessons@hopewellmusic.com or 612-466-0696
Resources for Students and families
Unemployment Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic Meals for Students Emergency Health Insurance
- MNSure Health Insurance or call 651-300-9093, translators available, nobody will be turned away
online resources for students and teachers
information about covid-19
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses and are estimated to cause about a third of all cases of the common cold. COVID-19 is a new strain that is causing respiratory illness and has not been found in humans before. Since this particular strain of coronavirus is so new, not a lot is known about it and there is currently no confirmed vaccination or cure.
Over the past two weeks, the Twin-Cities has seen an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Constant updates can help spread awareness, but can also lead to increased anxiety and fear. As we are waiting to see how this virus affects the Twin-Cities, Hopewell Music would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 is not racially or culturally specific and we completely and wholeheartedly reject the racism that has accompanied some of the discourse surrounding COVID-19.
Over the past two weeks, the Twin-Cities has seen an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Constant updates can help spread awareness, but can also lead to increased anxiety and fear. As we are waiting to see how this virus affects the Twin-Cities, Hopewell Music would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 is not racially or culturally specific and we completely and wholeheartedly reject the racism that has accompanied some of the discourse surrounding COVID-19.
how can we contain covid-19?
The elderly and people with underlying health issues are the most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, however COVID-19 can infect anybody so we have a collective responsibility to take precautions against this disease and insure the health and safety of everyone in our community, especially those who might not easily be able to fight it off. According to the Center for Disease Control, some things you can do to keep yourself and others around you from getting sick include:
- Washing your hands thoroughly and often
- Avoiding touching your face
- Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or elbow and away from other people
- Cleaning regularly used surfaces in your home or workplace often
- Staying home when you feel sick if possible, even if you have minor symptoms