Quarantined Students 9/23

Posted Date: 09/23/2020

USD 257 and SEK Multi-County Health Department

RELEASE STATEMENT ON POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE

September 23, 2020

Today, Iola-USD 257 was notified by the Southeast Multi-County Health Department (SEKMCHD) that a Wellsville FB player (*who played in the game vs Iola on Fri. 9/18) has tested positive for COVID-19. In cooperation with the SEKMCHD we are following tracing protocol and only individuals in close contact with the student athlete will be notified by the SEKMCHD.

The Iola Varsity FB team is considered close contacts will not be allowed to return to school for at least 14 days from this FB contest.

Individuals who need medical care should call their medical provider to report their illness prior to seeking care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital. Parents of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms or staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to contact a school nurse, local health authorities or the SEKMCHD.

The district is closely monitoring this situation and will notify families if any additional actions need to be taken in the near future.

Sincerely,

Mr. Stacey Fager

Superintendent

SEK Multi-County Health Department