Public Advisory

Dear Parents and Community Members:

 

This morning, Tuesday, June 30th, the Savannah R3 School District was notified by the Andrew County Health Department that a person in attendance at graduation has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).  

Anyone in attendance at graduation on Sunday is strongly advised to monitor their health.  If you are experiencing any symptoms or develop a fever please contact your primary care doctor as soon as possible and be sure to inform them of possible exposure.  Those known to have been in direct contact have been contacted by the Andrew County Health Department.  

COVID-19 is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to take the following preventive measures: 

  • Stay home when you are sick

  • Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds.

  • Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.

  • As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

  • Maintain at least 6 feet away from those who do not live with you or wear a face covering.

The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the regular seasonal influenza and include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Some people with coronavirus have reported additional symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, sinus pressure, lethargy, loss of taste and/or smell, vomiting, and diarrhea. In some situations, the virus can develop into pneumonia. 

We are closely monitoring this situation in conjunction with the Andrew County Health Department and will provide you with updates as we know more. If you have any questions please contact us. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Eric Kurre

Superintendent

Savannah R3 School District 

(816) 324-3144

 

Andrew Hoffman

Administrator

Andrew County Health Department 

(816) 324-3139

 

Jayne White 

Nurse Manager

Andrew County Health Department 

(816) 324-3139