Dear Charlotte Catholic Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff,
I am writing to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID-19, and have traced the source to a family member. After experiencing early onset of symptoms Tuesday, I decided to remain home and get tested. I received a positive diagnosis on Thursday. I am now feeling well, but will be quarantined at home through Sunday, October 26th. I look forward to returning on Monday, October 27th.
We have notified the local health department and contact tracing has been conducted. Those who need to quarantine have been called, including members of the administrative staff. Superintendent Dr. Greg Monroe and I spoke this evening and we discussed a plan of action where at least one individual of the Catholic School Office administration will be on campus until my return. Charlotte Catholic will continue to operate on our current regular schedule. The administrative staff members will be working remotely and will remain in touch with the CSO representative on site. We will be accessible by phone or email to ensure operations continue as usual.
The incubation period (the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of first symptoms) is 2 to 14 days, but typically a person develops symptoms within 5 days. We will continue with all cleaning protocols and safety measures in place to support our faculty and students.
As always, we continue to work to stay Stronger, Safer, Together. Please monitor for symptoms of illness including fever, chills, new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste and/or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. If you or a family member displays any symptoms, please contact your physician or call the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (“NCDHHS”) coronavirus hotline at 1-866-462-3821. Please keep your child home when they are sick.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact Nurse Kathie Holder. She can be reached by calling the school at 704-543-1127 or emailing her at kaholder@charlottecatholic.com.
Please continue to keep our community in your prayers.
Sincerely,
