COVID-19 Notification Letter 8_10_2021

August 10, 2021 Saint Joseph Academy community, We are writing to inform you that we have been notified that a member of one of SJA’s athletic teams has tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. After conducting contact tracing, those that have been identified as being in close contact with the individual who tested positive have been notified. Per our Return to School Plan, individuals that have not been vaccinated will be required to quarantine for 10 days. Those that have been vaccinated are not required to quarantine, but are asked to get tested in the next 3-5 days.

SJA has implemented numerous protocols to minimize exposure in a case like this. In our efforts to stop the possible spread, those who were in close contact with the person who tested positive have been identified and contacted by the school. Again, close contact is defined as being within 6 ft., for a prolonged time (15 minutes or more) without a face-covering. If you are not contacted nor are informed about the need to quarantine, then you were not identified as a close contact. The following should stay home until they have met the protocols outlined in SJA’s Return to School Plan found on the SJA website: - Individuals with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, - Individuals who test positive for COVID-19, but do not have symptoms, and If you begin experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, consult with a health care provider. Anyone who experiences any of the symptoms of COVID-19 (listed below) should quarantine and seek medical attention. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: - Fever of 100.4 or higher - Shortness of Breath - Cough - Fatigue - Headache - Loss of taste or smell - Sore Throat - Unexplained body aches The locker room and common spaces has been deeply disinfected and cleaned with the most powerful equipment and products available to our janitorial company to ensure a safe learning environment for our students and faculty/staff.

If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify SJA immediately, by calling (956) 542-3581 immediately. Know that the health and safety of our students and faculty/staff is a top priority. If you have any questions or need more information on this matter, please contact us. SJA is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as needed. We pray for a speedy and full recovery for those who have been affected by COVID-19.

Blessings, SJA Administration