WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts has told graduating seniors at his son’s high school that the coronavirus has “pierced our illusion of certainty and control.”
And he's counseled the students to make their way with humility, compassion and courage in a world that’s been turned upside down.
Roberts spoke in a seven-minute video message posted Saturday on the website of the Westminster School in Simsbury, Connecticut. His son, Jack, is a senior there.
Roberts didn’t talk at all about the Supreme Court’s hefty load of high-profile cases that include disputes to President Donald Trump’s taxes, abortion, LGBT rights and protections for young immigrants.
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COVID-19 Precautions
Most patients with COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms. However, in a small proportion of patients, COVID-19 can lead to more severe illness, including death, particularly among those who are older or those who have chronic medical conditions.
COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms appear within 14 days of being exposed to an infectious person.
Virginia health officials urged the following precautions:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.Stay home when you are sick.
- Avoid contact with sick people.Avoid non-essential travel.