Positive Case of COVID19 at Lansing High School and Lansing Elementary School
Dear Lansing USD 469 Families,
Our district was notified Wednesday that a student at Lansing High School and Thursday that a staff member at Lansing Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19.
Per our established protocol, we are coordinating our efforts with the Leavenworth County Health Department regarding who has been in close contact with the student and staff member who tested positive. Any such student or staff member that has been in close contact with the individuals who have tested positive will be notified by Leavenworth County Health Department and will be required by them to quarantine for 14 days.
Due to these two additional positive cases, there were six students at Lansing High School and five students at Lansing Elementary School that were considered to have been in close contact with these positive cases.
A person is considered a close contact in school if:
- The individuals were unmasked within 6 feet for 10 consecutive minutes or more OR
- Participated in a high-risk activity with a COVID-19 positive individual during their infectious period OR
- Who were directly exposed to respiratory droplets/excretions for any amount of time.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to the regular seasonal influenza and include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Some have reported additional symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Individuals who need medical care should call their medical provider to report their illness prior to seeking care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital. Parents of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms or staff exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to contact a school nurse, local health authorities or the Leavenworth County Health Department.
We are closely monitoring this situation and will provide you with updates as we know more. For more information about how our district will be handling COVID-19 cases in our district, visit: https://usd469.socs.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5f4d41794f3ad