March 17, 2020
Dear Kenston Families,
Earlier today, a middle school teacher posted personal health information on Google Classroom stating that the teacher had been tested for the Coronavirus. The teacher had not been in contact with students since school was closed on Thursday, March 12, due to Governor DeWine’s mandated school closing. We have not received confirmation of the test results or notification from the Geauga County Health Department. However, please be aware that the confidentiality of this teacher’s personal health information is protected by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
As a precautionary measure, we are notifying you of this event.
The coronavirus is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge you to speak to your child about the following prevention measures from the Ohio Department of Health.
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Families of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms or staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to contact their primary care physician.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
