Headstart students test positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County School District District 1 was notified on Sunday for the first confirmed case of COVID-19 after a headstart student tested positive.

“All families who may have been exposed will be notified directly (with public health and guidance. In addition, all families within the Headstart School will be properly notified from the district level. Currently 2 Human teachers and classes are isolated. “According to a press release,” Head Start is a great job in facilitating contact tracking and maintaining rigorous procedures and contact information for isolation in the classroom. I did. “

District officials said they would like to share information about this process and answer some questions in case there are more confirmed future cases of COVID-19.

“Of course, we don’t want our students and staff to do this, but we are aware of more information in order to reach more people. Headstart Schools are public Worked with hygiene personnel to identify students in close contact with the diagnosed individual with COVID-19. Public health authorities directly notify and direct the parents of the student identified as close contact. Was provided. “

The Wyoming Department of Health and the Sweetwater County Public Health Service have stated that all students should be at least 6 feet away from others and wear a facial cover if distance is not possible. If you are ill, it is recommended that you stay at home or show signs associated with COVID-19, do frequent hand washing.

COVID-19 is a virus that spreads through respiratory droplets. Infected people make droplets. These droplets can spread to others in close contact. Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle or body aches, headaches, sore throat, fatigue, and loss of taste and smell. Wearing a mask may not stop the spread, but it helps slow the spread, resulting in fewer COVID 19-positive cases.

What is close contact?

-Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes. Individuals with close contact are required by public health personnel to be quarantined at home for 14 days after the last contact.

-Public health officials will contact parents of non-contact students to inform them of possible exposures. This is done through a letter or telephone from the public health authorities. Health officials require parents to monitor their symptoms for at least 14 days. Potentially exposed students do not need to be isolated at home.

What if your child gets sick?

-Sweetwater No. 1 stated that it is important to remember that COVID-19 is widespread in many communities and exposure to COVID-19 can occur outside of school. It was.

“If your child develops symptoms, he or she may have COVID-19, even if the symptoms are mild. Your child should stay home except for medical attention. Do not send your children to school and avoid public places and activities. Group gatherings. “

— Contact your child’s healthcare provider about your child’s symptoms and if a test is needed.

-If you want your child to be tested, it doesn’t matter if the child is symptomatic or asymptomatic. Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, Castle Rock Medical Center, and Sweetwater County Public Health will use funds from the CARES Act currently available to provide free and accessible drive-through tests to symptomatic students. Is affiliated with. If you receive a bill, the Public Health Service has paid for the CARES Act-funded test and you should contact them to resolve the issue.

The Memorial Hospital Swab Station is open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm.

The Castle Rock Medical Center cleans with a cotton swab from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. No referrals or reservations required.

If you have any questions or concerns about this notice, you can contact your school nurse or your local health center (307-922-5390).

Sweet water No. 2 cases

Sweetwater County School District No. 2 previously reported that students tested positive for COVID-19 at the Green River High School.

“We contacted all families of concern through contact with our school nurses and the county’s health department. I feel sick, such as having a child at home or checking with a local health care provider. Please be careful if you do, “said the release. ..

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse Michel Cordoba (307-872-8328).