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Two Sulphur Springs Middle School Students Test Positive for COVID 19

 

From Sulphur Springs ISD

In keeping with SSISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying you that two teachers who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present at SSMS during the week of September 8-11.  Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the names of the individuals or details that may identify them.

The district and our local health department have begun a case investigation and will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individuals. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible. Those that were in close contact will remain off campus for up to 14 days to ensure they do not have the virus, so that there will not be any further spread. We will keep you apprised of further updates.

While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individuals have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19.

Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:

  • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Shaking or exaggerated shivering
  • Significant muscle pain or ache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting

If you or any member of the SSISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the SSISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus nurse.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams at 903-885-0999 or visit  at www.ssisd.net.