October 19, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We were notified today of a COVID-19 case that attended Detroit Country Day Upper School on Monday, October 12, 2020. The student(s) and staff member(s) exposed to these individuals have been notified and received a separate letter providing specific guidance.
COVID- 19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Recent information suggests COVID-19 is spread by people who are not showing symptoms. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the OCHD website at https://www.oakgov.com/health. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the DCDS COVID Coordinator, Beth Hiemstra at bhiemstra@dcds.edu.
Rich Dempsey
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL |