Suns honor educators with teacher appreciation drive-thru in downtown Phoenix

PHOENIX - Pivoting through the pandemic, educators have had to re-shape their classrooms in a whole new way.

The Phoenix Suns showed their appreciation to teachers on Friday.

"If anyone has pivoted in this, it's our teachers. They went from having 40 kids in a class to having 40 kids on zoom," said Sarah Krahenbuhl, executive director of Suns Charities. "They've stepped up and our parents have stepped up. Now with our kids at home, the newfound love for our kids and wanting our kids to get back to school is profound and we wanted to say thank you." 

The Suns, alongside other groups like NAU, Studio B Smiles, and Talkies, handed out goodie bags and an opportunity for teachers to win a pizza party for their classroom next year.

Although teachers can't troubleshoot this year and start over, the Suns say they hope the goodies serve as a great start to the summer and hope for the next school year.

In order to protect yourself from a possible infection, the CDC recommends: 

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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Symptoms for coronavirus COVID-19 include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. These, of course, are similar to the common cold and flu. 

Expect a common cold to start out with a sore or scratchy throat, cough, runny and/or stuffy nose. Flu symptoms are more intense and usually come on suddenly, and can include a high fever. 

Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear more slowly. They usually include fever, a dry cough, and noticeable shortness of breath, according to the World Health Organization. A minority of cases develop pneumonia, and the disease is especially worrisome for the elderly and those with other medical problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or heart conditions.

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Right now there's one big difference between flu and coronavirus: A vaccine exists to help prevent the flu and it's not too late to get it. It won't protect you from catching the coronavirus, but may put you in a better position to fight it.

To protect yourself, wash your hands well and often, keep them away from your face, and avoid crowds and standing close to people.

And if you do find yourself showing any of these flu or coronavirus symptoms - don't go straight to your doctor's office. That just risks making more people sick, officials urge. Call ahead, and ask if you need to be seen and where.