Previously Identified Case Of Coronavirus Is Member Of Queen Creek School Community

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PHOENIX – On Sunday, the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that the person who previously tested positive for coronavirus is a member of the American Leadership Academy, Ironwood K-12 Campus in Queen Creek. Because the individual was not on campus while ill, public health officials believe the risk to others, outside of close contacts, of getting the Wuhan Virus from this person is low.

Families and staff will receive a letter from the school with information on what they need to know and how they can prevent the spread of COVID-19.

State and local health officials have been working with the administration of American Leadership Academy, Ironwood K-12 campus regarding a member of their school community who was one of the two individuals identified as having a presumptive positive test for COVID-19 on Saturday, March 7th. This individual did not have severe illness and has fully recovered from the virus.

Officials believe that because the school recently started spring break, administrators will have time to fully implement public health recommendations before school is back in session. The school administration has proactively taken steps to ensure the safety of the families and staff, including cleaning all areas of the campus, establishing enhanced daily cleaning of high-touch surfaces, adding hand sanitizing stations to hallways, and incorporating routine hand hygiene practices throughout the day when students return.

State and local public health are actively investigating to identify any close contacts that may have been exposed. Identified individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms. Any members of this community who are sick with fever, shortness of breath and cough should call their health care provider who can help determine if COVID-19 testing is needed.

COVID-19 spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within two to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose, and difficulty breathing. Those considered at risk for contracting the virus are individuals with travel to an area where COVID-19 is spreading or individuals in close contact with a person under investigation for the COVID-19.

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