Dear DAAS Parent and Staff,

COVID-19 is a contagious viral illness that spreads in the air through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Recent information suggests COVID-19 is spread by people who are not showing symptoms. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

Please watch for any symptoms of COVID-19. If symptoms develop, we urge you to get tested for COVID-19. Testing locations can be found using the COVID-19 Test Finder at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. If you test positive for COVID-19 or are symptomatic, stay at home until you have been fever free for at least 72 hours and it has been more than 14 days since the initial onset of symptoms. Note that a positive test must be reported to your Principal or Nurse Lewis.

For additional information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Wayne County Health Department’s website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the DAAS COVID Coordinator, Nurse Lewis at jlewis@daask12.com.

Sincerely,