COVID-19 OUTBREAK DASHBOARD

To protect the health of our School Community and per the Emergency Order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools on October 6, 2020, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School will use this webpage to provide Public Notice to our School Community regarding School Associated Cases of COVID-19. Within 24 hours of being notified of a school associated case by the Ingham County Health Department, this dashboard will be updated to include new and cumulative COVID-19 case counts. Individuals identified as 'close contacts' of school associated cases will be notified separately and directly by their local health department.

Updated: November 16th at 12:45 p.m.

STATUS OF INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL-SPONSORED FUNCTIONS

• Instruction: We are virtual.
• School-Sponsored Functions: Are canclled until further notice.

SCHOOL ASSOCIATED COVID-19 CASES

As of today, we have had 8 cases where someone tested positive for COVID-19 and could have been in our facility while contagious. 

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

We recommend taking action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if staff members or students are not experiencing symptoms:

• Wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) while in public places or if people who do not live with you must visit your home.

• Practice physical distancing (maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart).

• Practice frequent handwashing (using soap for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol).

• Follow capacity restrictions of social gatherings.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with the inside of your elbow and immediately wash your hands.

• Stay home if you are symptomatic.

• Answer the phone if the health department contacts you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information.

This information does not mean you should quarantine or isolate. Those members of the school community who were or are suspected to have been in close contact with a school associated case will be notified by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School administation and/or their local health department.

Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you.  With your participation, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality in-person education.