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    Template Positive Case With Exposure in Schools - 07202020

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    A student or staff member at the school has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The school will remain open/closed. Close contacts of the infected individual will be contacted by health officials and asked to self-quarantine. Parents should monitor children for COVID symptoms and contact healthcare providers with any concerns, especially for children with underlying conditions. The school is following CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines to prevent viral transmission.

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    A student or staff member at the school has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The school will remain open/closed. Close contacts of the infected individual will be contacted by health officials and asked to self-quarantine. Parents should monitor children for COVID symptoms and contact healthcare providers with any concerns, especially for children with underlying conditions. The school is following CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines to prevent viral transmission.

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    A student or staff member at the school has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The school will remain open/closed. Close contacts of the infected individual will be contacted by health officials and asked to self-quarantine. Parents should monitor children for COVID symptoms and contact healthcare providers with any concerns, especially for children with underlying conditions. The school is following CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines to prevent viral transmission.

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    Letter Template COVID Positive Case Exposure in Schools

    INSERT DATE

    Dear Parents/Guardians:

    Our school division is informing parents and guardians that a student or staff member has been
    diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This person [was/was not] on school
    premises on [DATE] and [did/did not] have direct exposure with other members of our
    community.

    The NAME OF SCHOOL will remain OPEN/CLOSED during this time. We are working closely with
    the [HD Name] Health Department to identify anyone who had close contact with the person to
    determine if they might have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. If you or your
    child are identified as having been potentially exposed, the [HD Name] Health Department will
    contact you to ask that you please stay home and monitor for symptoms of cough, shortness of
    breath, or a temperature higher than 100.4F, and practice social distancing for 14 days from
    your last contact. If you are not contacted by the health department, you do not need to stay
    home or exclude yourself from activities at this time.

    Parents should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their families for
    COVID-19 symptoms. Children with COVID-19 generally have mild, cold-like symptoms, such
    as fever, runny nose, and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in some
    children.

    Children with certain underlying medical conditions, such as chronic lung disease or moderate to
    severe asthma, serious heart conditions, or weak immune systems, might be at higher risk for
    severe illness from COVID-19. Contact your child's healthcare provider regarding any concerns.

    People without symptoms do not need to seek care or be tested. Those who become ill should
    contact their healthcare provider. Their doctor, in consultation with public health officials, will
    determine appropriate care and whether testing is necessary. If your child has been exposed to or
    diagnosed with COVID-19, please report this to your school. This information will be kept
    confidential.

    Schools continue to utilize Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations
    on Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, to reduce viral
    transmission and keep our children and school personnel healthy and safe. Parents and family
    members can assist this effort by promoting healthy behaviors and following these practices:

    ● Stay home from school or work if sick, even if symptoms are mild.
    ● Wear a face covering in areas where physical distancing is difficult to maintain.
    Letter Template COVID Positive Case Exposure in Schools
    ● Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue (or sleeve), and then throw the tissue in the trash.
    Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
    ● Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not
    readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent
    alcohol.
    ● Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
    ● Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched.
    ● Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
    ● Take care of your health overall. Stay current on your vaccinations, including the flu
    vaccine, eat well, and exercise to help your body stay resilient.

    The Virginia Department of Health provides information about COVID-19 and frequently asked
    questions (FAQ) from parents and concerned family members. The CDC offers tips to keep
    children healthy during this time. The Virginia Department of Education’s produced COVID-19:
    A Parent Guide for School Age Children and provides additional considerations for students with
    disabilities, guidance for military families and social emotional wellness for parents and
    caregivers.

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