Below is information regarding the investigative process when positive COVID-19 cases are identified and our work with the local health authorities:
Whenever we are notified of a positive case, we interview the family to determine the details of the student’s testing date and recent activities. We also speak with our staff who work with that student to gain the information needed to identify close contacts. We then share that information with the DuPage County Health Department. Every case that involves a D181 student or staff member is reported to the health department and they determine if any additional next steps or action is needed. Both the details of the individual positive case and our recent cases are taken into consideration during this process.
Please know that the health department has concluded that, at this time, none of our recent cases are epidemiologically linked. Each of the cases is unique and how the student may have contracted the virus varies widely. For example, when we speak with families, we learn whether a friend or family member may have tested positive first or if a student participates in extracurricular activities where another individual has tested positive.
We will continue to follow the guidelines provided to us by the health department, send notifications to our school community, and wish our students who have tested positive a speedy recovery. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy!
