Dear eighth grade families,

We regret to inform you that a member of faculty, who taught your children on Thursday, April 7th, has tested positive for COVID.

The same teacher taught another class on Thursday and Friday that has reported 2 positive cases in asymptomatic individuals.

Based on the last date of exposure being Thursday, April 7th we recommend a test being taken asap today which is Day 5 after exposure. If your child has tested positive for COVID within 90 days they do not need to test, unless they develop any possible symptoms.

Symptomatic individuals, regardless of vaccination status, or recent infection, should remain home and if positive or not tested, stay home and isolate for 5 days.

In addition to testing, all those who have had a positive exposure should:

• wear a well fitting mask around others for 10 days (day 0 is date of positive exposure, so wear a mask until end of day Sunday, April 17th)
• watch for symptoms until 10 days (4/17) after the date of the last close contact
• If a positive test result, or COVID-19 symptoms develop, please isolate and inform the school immediately.

If you have any questions, please contact Covid Confidential

Thank you,

MLWS COVID-19 Health & Safety Task force