January 21, 2021
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We were notified today of a COVID-19 positive individual who was present at our Middle and Upper Schools on Tuesday, January 19. The students and staff member(s) exposed to this individual have been notified and received a separate letter providing specific guidance. We continue to notify you of the "School Associated Cases" as required by the State's Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253.
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 |