Staff of Antonian College Preparatory High School have learned that a student in the 9th grade has tested positive for COVID-19. The child was last on campus on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. This is the second test-confirmed student of which we have been notified. This is not believed to be related to either of the previous cases (other freshman/Antonian staff member).
As is our protocol, we directly contact families of any students who were believed to have "close contact" (as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) with the student, advising them to keep their children at home and to watch for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
Because of the physical distancing of desks in classrooms, the wearing of masks, and sanitizing of hands when entering and leaving the classroom, there are no further recommendations or restrictions at this time. We will continue to monitor temperatures of the students, faculty, and staff as they enter the building on a daily basis.
PLEASE MAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THIS: In each case that we have learned of thus far, the individual has believed symptoms to simply be that of allergies. At this time, as cold and flu season continue and allergies are still also prevalent, it may seem reasonable to dismiss COVID-19 as the possible cause. However, for the health and safety of our community, please err on the side of caution and keep your child at home even if he or she is only suffering the very simplest of symptoms. The ability of students to virtually connect with their classes on any given day affords a student the opportunity to receive instruction even while not on campus.
As a reminder, the symptoms of COVID-19 can be one, some, or all of theses: fever, chills, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, and/or nausea/diarrhea. If your child develops any symptoms of any illness, please contact the child's physician for further instructions.
Please pray for the speedy and complete recovery of the student affected by COVID-19.
