Brook Forest Elementary School Reports Positive COVID-19 Case

Oak Brook IL

12 March, 2021

1:33 PM

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Press release from Butler School District 53: Dear Butler D53 Parents and Staff, The purpose of this letter is to notify our school community of a positive case of COVID-19 at Brook Forest Elementary School. Prior to and since receiving the notification, our district has followed all protocols to ensure our campus remains safe, including collaboration with the DuPage County Health Department, and following IDPH and CDC guidelines. The individual was last in the school on Monday, March 8, 2021 they received a positive test result on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. In following local health agency protocols, and following their guidance, the district thoroughly assessed the circumstances and identified that no individuals have been in "close contact" at school with the individual during their infectious period beginning Saturday, March 6, 2021. The Illinois Department of Public Health defines "close contact" as any individual who is within six feet of a COVID-19 positive individual for 15 minutes or longer, even while wearing a mask. The district progress monitors weekly in an effort to ensure compliance with local health department guidelines and protocols. Beyond All Limits, we continue to recommit to the established standards to ensure our schools remain safe, secure, and healthy. Sincerely, Dr. Paul O'Malley Superintendent of Schools This press release was produced by Butler School District 53. The views expressed here are the author's own.