Positive COVID-19 Cases In The East Penn School District

Emmaus PA

14 October, 2020

3:41 PM

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Press release from East Penn School District: Oct. 14, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: The purpose of this communication is to share that an individual from Alburtis Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. The PA Department of Health has determined, based on the specific circumstances, that no further action is necessary for any students and staff at Alburtis Elementary. If the PA Department of Health determined that there was a risk of spread to students and staff, these individuals would have been directly contacted by the PA Department of Health. We continue to make student and staff safety our top priority. School buildings will continue to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis as stated in our East Penn Health and Safety Plan. East Penn continues to encourage all parents, students, and staff to closely monitor for any sign of potential illness. The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides the following guidance specific to the symptoms of COVID-19. Please note that if your child develops a fever, dry cough or other related COVID-19 symptoms, your child should not attend school until evaluated by his/her physician or licensed care provider. If your child is diagnosed with COVID- 19, please notify the school nurse immediately. East Penn will continue to work in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health throughout this process. Thank you in advance for your diligence in helping us mitigate COVID-19 in our school community.Sincerely, Kristen CampbellSuperintendent of Schools ____________________________________________________________________________ Spanish Translation October 10, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians:The PA Department of Health has determined, based on the specific circumstances, that no further action is necessary for any students and staff at Wescosville Elementary. If the PA Department of Health determined that there was a risk of spread to students and staff, these individuals would have been directly contacted by the PA Department of Health. We continue to make student and staff safety our top priority. School buildings will continue to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis as stated in our East Penn Health and Safety Plan. East Penn will continue to work in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health throughout this process. Thank you in advance for your diligence in helping us mitigate COVID-19 in our school community. We look forward to seeing everyone at school on October 13th. Enjoy your long weekend! Sincerely,Kristen CampbellSuperintendent of Schools _______________________________________________________________________ October 9, 2020 Spanish Translation Dear Parents and Guardians: The purpose of this communication is to report that an individual at Wescosville Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in contact with the PA Department of Health. If there is any further action needed, the district will provide additional information. East Penn continues to encourage all parents, students, and staff to closely monitor for any sign of potential illness. The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides the following guidance specific to the symptoms of COVID-19. Please note that if your child develops a fever, dry cough or other related COVID-19 symptoms, your child should not attend school until evaluated by his/her physician or licensed care provider. If your child is diagnosed with COVID- 19, please notify the school nurse immediately. East Penn will continue to work in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health throughout this process. Thank you in advance for your diligence in helping us mitigate COVID-19 in our school community. Sincerely,Kristen CampbellSuperintendent of Schools ______________________________________________________________________ September 26, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: The purpose of this communication is to share that an individual from Wescosville Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. The PA Department of Health has determined, based on the specific circumstances, that no further action is necessary for any students and staff at Wescosville Elementary. If the PA Department of Health determined that there was a risk of spread to students and staff, these individuals would have been directly contacted by the PA Department of Health. We continue to make student and staff safely our top priority. School buildings will continue to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis as stated in our East Penn Health and Safety Plan. We encourage all parents, students, and staff to closely monitor for any sign of potential illness. The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides the following guidance specific to the symptoms of COVID-19. Please note that if your child develops a fever, dry cough or other related COVID-19 symptoms, your child should not attend school until evaluated by his/her physician or licensed care provider. If your child is diagnosed with COVID- 19, please notify the school nurse immediately. East Penn will continue to work in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health throughout this process. Thank you in advance for your diligence in helping us mitigate COVID-19 in our school community. Sincerely, Kristen CampbellSuperintendent of Schools Spanish Translation ShareShare on FacebookTweetTweet this This press release was produced by the East Penn School District.The views expressed here are the author's own.