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One student from Hartford High School has tested positive for COVID. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. Van Buren Cass District Health Department is conducting a public health investigation which includes contact tracing. If you or your student is identified as a close contact to the affected individuals you will be contacted by a school official to discuss home quarantine for 10 days after your last exposure. It is very important that you respond to any phone calls or texts you may receive from the health department or school in a timely fashion.
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3/19/21
One student from Hartford High School, one student from Redwood Elementary, and one student from Hartford Middle School have tested positive for COVID. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. Van Buren Cass District Health Department is conducting a public health investigation which includes contact tracing. If you or your student is identified as a close contact to the affected individuals you will be contacted by a school official to discuss home quarantine for 10 days after your last exposure. It is very important that you respond to any phone calls or texts you may receive from the health department or school in a timely fashion.
Update 03-17-2021
Public Notice - Confirmed and Probable Cases Protocol
All positive COVID-19 cases among Hps staff and students will be posted here. The following actions will take place for each positive case:
COVID-19 Transmittal, Symptoms, Preventative Measures
COVID-19 is transmitted through person-to-person contact and through the exchange of respiratory droplets. As more cases are being confirmed across the state, including in our community, it is important to be sensible, but to also be vigilant. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family exhibit these symptoms, please contact your medical provider for advice immediately. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Hartford will continue to clean and disinfect surfaces inside all district schools. As more cases are being confirmed across the state, it is important to remain vigilant. The CDC recommends the following best practices to help prevent the spread of this global pandemic:
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about COVID-19, the following links are reliable and accurate sources for information:
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Today, we received notification from the Van Buren County Health Department that three individuals associated with our school district – two employees from Redwood Elementary and one student from our Middle School – have tested positive for COVID-19. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. Van Buren Cass District Health Department is conducting a public health investigation which includes contact tracing. If you or your student is identified as a close contact to the affected individual you will be contacted by a public health nurse to discuss home quarantine for 14 days after your last exposure. It is very important that you respond to any phone calls or texts you may receive from the health department in a timely fashion.
Update 10-20-2020
Today, we received notification from the Van Buren County Health Department that someone associated with our school district – an Employee from Redwood Elementary – has tested positive for COVID-19. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. Van Buren Cass District Health Department is conducting a public health investigation which includes contact tracing. If you or your student is identified as a close contact to the affected individual you will be contacted by a public health nurse to discuss home quarantine for 14 days after your last exposure. It is very important that you respond to any phone calls or texts you may receive from the health department in a timely fashion.
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