9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 1/17 Sept. 22, 2020 Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School Dear Lake Dallas High School Families and Staff, In keeping with Lake Dallas ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying you that Lake Dallas ISD was made aware today that an individual on the Lake Dallas High School campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Because of privacy requirements, we will not release the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. We are working closely with the Denton County Public Health Department regarding this matter. District staff will work with the DCPHD to conduct contact tracing and alert anyone who is a close contact and required to stay off campus. School operations will continue as usual, and we will inform you if there are any additional updates. According to the most recent public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency, close contact is defined as: a. being directly exposed to infectious secretions (e.g., being coughed on); or b. being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes;however, additional factors like case/contact masking (i.e., both the infectious individual and the potential close contact have Crudgington, Megan <mcrudgington@ldisd.net> Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School 2 messages Lake Dallas ISD <ldpr@ldisd.net> Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 1:03 PM Reply-To: Lake Dallas ISD <ldpr@ldisd.net> To: mcrudgington@ldisd.net 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 2/17 been consistently and properly masked), ventilation, presence of dividers, and case symptomology may affect this determination. Either (a) or (b) defines close contact if it occurred during the infectious period of the case, defined as two days prior to symptom onset to 10 days after symptom onset. In the case of asymptomatic individuals who are lab-confirmed with COVID-19, the infectious period is defined as two days prior to the confirming lab test and continuing for 10 days following the confirming lab test. We ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms, when exhibited in a way that is not normal, indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit Loss of taste or smell Cough Difficulty breathing Shortness of breath Fatigue Headache Chills Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Shaking or exaggerated shivering Significant muscle pain or ache Diarrhea Nausea or vomiting Any individuals – including staff or students – who begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not normal should stay at home and seek guidance from their physicians. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at dramirez@ldisd.net Sincerely, Diane Ramirez MS, RN, NCSN LDISD Health Services Coordinator 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 3/17 View this email in your browser Copyright © Lake Dallas ISD, all rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Lake Dallas ISD 104 Swisher Rd Lake Dallas, TX 75065-2322 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Crudgington, Megan <mcrudgington@ldisd.net> Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 1:09 PM To: Megan Crudgington <mmc0152@gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lake Dallas ISD <ldpr@ldisd.net> Date: Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 1:03 PM Subject: Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School To: <mcrudgington@ldisd.net> 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 4/17 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 5/17 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 6/17 Sept. 22, 2020 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 7/17 Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 8/17 Dear Lake Dallas High School Families and Staff, In keeping with Lake Dallas ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying you that Lake Dallas ISD was made aware today that an individual on the Lake Dallas High School campus has tested positive for COVID-19. Because of privacy requirements, we will not release the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. We are working closely with the Denton County Public Health Department regarding this matter. District staff will work with the DCPHD to conduct contact tracing and alert anyone who is a close contact and required to stay off campus. School operations will continue as usual, and we will inform you if there are any additional updates. According to the most recent public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency, close contact is defined as: 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A1678558144... 9/17 a. being directly exposed to infectious secretions (e.g., being coughed on); or b. being within 6 feet for a cumulative duration of 15 minutes;however, additional factors like case/contact masking (i.e., both the infectious individual and the potential close contact have been consistently and properly masked), ventilation, presence of dividers, and case symptomology may affect this determination. Either (a) or (b) defines close contact if it occurred during the infectious period of the case, defined as two days prior to symptom onset to 10 days after symptom onset. In the case of asymptomatic individuals who are lab-confirmed with COVID-19, the infectious period is defined as two days prior to the confirming lab test and continuing for 10 days following the confirming lab test. We ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms, when exhibited in a way that is not normal, indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 10/17 Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit Loss of taste or smell Cough Difficulty breathing Shortness of breath Fatigue Headache Chills Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Shaking or exaggerated shivering Significant muscle pain or ache Diarrhea 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 11/17 Nausea or vomiting Any individuals – including staff or students – who begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not normal should stay at home and seek guidance from their physicians. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at dramirez@ldisd.net Sincerely, Diane Ramirez MS, RN, NCSN LDISD Health Services Coordinator 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 12/17 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 13/17 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 14/17 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 15/17 View this email in your browser 9/22/2020 Lake Dallas ISD Mail - Notification of confirmed COVID-19 case at Lake Dallas High School https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=71c024c998&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1678558144045492587&simpl=msg-f%3A167855814... 16/17 Copyright © Lake Dallas ISD, all rights reserved. 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