Superintendent’s Update ~ New Positive Covid Case at BHS ~ May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

  • One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at Bedford High School (BHS case #64).  No close contacts.
  • There is currently (1) active COVID-19 case in the BHS community at this time.
  • This case does not appear to be connected or related to previous cases identified in the schools.
  • Please consider signing up your child for weekly pooled testing so we can continue to identify asymptomatic cases.  More information on our new vendor and sign up links can be found here:    Updated Pooled Testing Process  May 7, 2021

There is one (1) new reported case of COVID-19 in the Bedford High School community. This case is in isolation at home.  BHS Case #64 was NOT present in school during their infectious period however other school community close contacts have been identified and instructed to quarantine.   Information on close contact identification, contacting tracing, and where and when to get tested, can be found in our FAQ.

We remind parents/guardians/caregivers that it is imperative that all Bedford Public School students be evaluated for symptoms of COVID-19 each day before sending them off to school. Teachers and school staff are required to do the same self-evaluation for symptoms. We will continue to offer weekly free asymptomatic COVID -19 testing for all students and staff through our pooled testing program for the remainder of the school year. All the protective measures, taken in combination, greatly reduce the risk of transmission and help to keep our schools open.

We will continue to be vigilant in adhering to all of the protocols that have been put in place in an effort to continue in-person learning via our current hybrid model.  We are also providing remote learning for all students required to quarantine at home to continue to provide instruction, structure, and an emotional connection to the classroom during a time that we know will be challenging for those children and families involved.

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We are committed to continuous communication with and support of our families. If there is additional transmission as a result of this case or a separate case, the Bedford Health Department Staff and School Nurses will immediately begin a case investigation to determine close contacts of any cases and conduct appropriate notifications to any impacted school community members so as to initiate proper quarantine. Thank you for your continued support.

Wishing you continued health.

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