Montgomery County Public Schools: Community Notification: COVID-19 Case At Diamond Elementary School

Wheaton MD

19 April, 2021

1:56 PM

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Press release from Montgomery County Public Schools: April 19, 2021 Dear Diamond Elementary School community, This letter is to inform you that an individual at Diamond Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We identified this case through our pooled testing program, where individuals who elect to participate are screened for COVID-19, even if they do not have symptoms. All students and staff in the classroom/grade level with the positive pool have been notified and will enter quarantine for 14 days, or until they test negative for COVID-19, whichever comes first.  They will participate in learning virtually from home.  Right now, there are no known additional cases of COVID-19 at Diamond Elementary School, and those who did not have direct contact to the positive pool or classroom do not need to get tested for COVID-19 or quarantine at this time. Per the CDC, Direct contact is defined as:  1.    being within 6 feet or less for 15 or more minutes (within a 24 hour period) of an individual with COVID-19, or 2.    having direct contact with the infectious secretions from an individual with COVID-19 (e.g., being coughed on). Note: The definition of "close contact" does not include all other individuals on the same floor or in the same building as a positive individual, unless they also meet criteria (1) or (2). As a reminder, here are the steps that we can all take to keep ourselves, families and school community safe: •    Wear a mask, or appropriate face covering, at all times when in school and other public spaces. •    Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before and after eating. •    Cover your cough and/or sneeze and immediately wash your hands for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. •    Practice physical distancing and keep 6 feet away from others when possible. •    Stay home if you are sick. •    Visit https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus  and montgomerycountymd.gov/COVID19 for additional information. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and healthy school environment. Sincerely, Daniel Walder Principal This press release was produced by Montgomery County Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.