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It says that close contacts are people who may be at higher risk of contracting the disease since they “were close to a person with COVID-19 during their infectious period.”
The letter, dated September 8, says the student “was not unwell and it was highly unlikely that he was contagious with COVID-19 while at school.” The individual is now self-isolating at home and has been tested for COVID-19. They continue well.
“The Auckland Regional Public Health Service considers the risk to other students or staff to be very low and the school is still safe to attend.”
It then lists the symptoms of COVID-19, such as a sore throat and cough, and tells parents to call a doctor or Healthline if their child is unwell. Students should also not be sent to school if they are ill.
It comes after nearby Auckland West High School, St Dominic’s Catholic College, was closed on Tuesday after a student tested positive for the virus. It will be closed for three days for a deep cleaning.
“I understand that this may cause some feelings of concern and concern among some families, but I want to assure you that we are being closely guided by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health,” said Director Anna Swann.
“The only people allowed on the site during this time [while it is closed] they are our cleaning contractors. “
Swann urged people not to reveal the identity of the infected student or their family and discouraged children from speculating on social media as well, fearing that this could lead to online bullying and abuse.
There are several other schools nearby. Waitakere College said Tuesday night that it had been briefed on the St Dominic’s College case.
“This student does not travel in our shared buses or in any public bus.”
It will remain open but asks students and parents to be vigilant. Anyone with a sibling at St Dominic’s should stay home and contact the school.
