Dear Tubman Families, As you know, we have been monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in San Diego County. Public health officials have now confirmed that an individual who resides in Orange County but recently traveled to San Diego County has received a presumptive positive test for COVID-19. All individuals who were in close contact with the person are being monitored by public health. We have been assured by public health officials that closing our school is unwarranted at this time and could create unintended consequences that would hurt their efforts to protect our community. We will remain in close contact with public health officials throughout the duration of this threat and comply with all of their guidance. We will notify you immediately if this guidance changes. We will remain vigilant and ask that you do the same. If your child is sick, please keep them home from school. If your child has respiratory symptoms and fever of >100 F / >37.8 C, they should remain home from school and other activities until they have no fever for 24 hours, without fever medication. In addition, if your child has a severe productive cough (i.e., spewing respiratory droplets) that is not typical for them, they should stay home. If you feel your child may have or has been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your doctor immediately. We encourage you to stay informed of the situation by regularly checking updates from San Diego County Public Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In the meantime, our focus continues to be on prevention and preparation. We have an inventory of needed supplies, our staff is trained on cleaning and disinfecting classrooms, and our nurses are experts in watching for symptoms and providing guidance to families. You can support us by following these standard precautionary measures: • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60%+) when soap is not available; • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth and avoid close contact with people who are sick; • Stay home when sick and call your school to report fever and respiratory symptoms; • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash, and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces; • Individuals with chronic health issues and/or individuals experiencing severe symptoms should be evaluated by a medical professional; • And continue to receive an annual flu shot We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. If you have questions about these topics, please contact me at rwoodard@tubmancharter.org. We thank you for your cooperation and support. Sincerely,
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Ryan Woodard
CEO & Principal
Harriet Tubman Village Charter School
rwoodard@tubmancharter.org.
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