The Purchase Line School District says the state Secretary of Health has directed that anyone who attended last Friday night’s school play between 7 and 9 PM must follow self-monitoring protocols because of possible exposure to Covid-19.
The state order requires those who were at the play to take their temperature once a day, watch for other symptoms of Covid-19, immediately report any symptoms to the Department of Health, and follow other protocols. Purchase Line does not say how many, if any, positive coronavirus test results are involved.
THE ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE NOVEMBER 13TH SCHOOL PLAY AT PURCHASE LINE:
The persons subject to this Order are directed to take the following disease control
measures for the 14-day period following (November 13):
- Take your temperature once daily.
- Watch for other symptoms of COVID-19 [including fever (a body temperature of 100.40F/380C or higher), cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and new loss of taste or smell.
- Immediately report any of symptoms requiring medical attention to the Department if they develop (see number below), and contact your health care provider, but make sure to tell them you might have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Wear a mask and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from any person while outside the home.
- Practice the following hygiene measures:
a. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
b. Use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not
available.
c. Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, do not use your
hands.
d. Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches,
cell phones, and other frequently touched items. - Be aware of any persons in your home who may be particularly likely to get COVID-19, including those who are elderly, or who are immunocompromised, for example, someone who has cancer and is taking chemotherapy, or who may have another condition or illness, like diabetes or asthma. Be careful to practice social distancing around those persons.
- If you or any members of your family develops symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, coughing, difficulty breathing and other lower respiratory illnesses), or symptoms worsen, they should notify the Department immediately at 1-877-724-3258 and contact their health care provider. Before seeking medical attention for themselves or their families, they should let their health care provider know that they may have been exposed to a case of COVID-19.
Persons subject to this directive shall immediately adhere to this directive and all disease control measures included within it. Persons who fail to follow these measures may be subject to a fine under the Act.
The Department is concerned about the health and well-being of you, your family and the general public during this outbreak. We understand that this is a difficult time, and that some individuals may need additional support during this period. Please reach out to us if you or your family need assistance by contacting the Department at 1-877-724-3258.
PENNS MANOR
For the second day in a row, the Penns Manor School District has announced a positive Covid-19 diagnosis in one of its high school students, but as with the previous case, this student has had no recent contact with other members of the school community.
The infected student has not had contact with others in the district since November 6th. The student announced on Monday had been away since November 9th. The district did not announce any changes to its school instruction schedule.
UNITED
United has also reported a second positive test result this week. On Monday, they reported a positive coronavirus test in a student. Yesterday, it was characterized as a student or staff member. The Department of Health is in the process of contact tracing for the infected person and United has not announced any restrictions.
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