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Positive COVID-19 Testing Notification Press Release
Pelican Rapids Public Schools – October 16, 2020
On October 16, 2020, the Pelican Rapids Public Schools was informed of an elementary-aged student who tested positive for COVID-19. The name of the student will remain confidential in accordance with state and federal law.
In accordance with state guidelines, the District has notified:
- the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- our local Public Health Agency
- all identified close contacts with the positive case (via SeeSaw).
Our current learning models will remain the same at this time:
- VES - In-person Learning
- PRHS - Hybrid Learning
We encourage on-going safety guidelines including social distancing, frequent washing of hands, and wearing masks.
MDH Resources about COVID-19:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
Positive COVID-19 Testing Notification Press Release
Pelican Rapids Public Schools – September 18, 2020
On September 18, 2020, the Pelican Rapids Public Schools was informed of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works at the Viking Elementary School. The name of the employee will remain confidential in accordance with state and federal law.
In accordance with state guidelines, the District has notified:
- the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- our local Public Health Agency
- all identified close contacts with the positive case (via phone and letter).
Our current learning models will remain the same at this time:
- VES - In-person Learning
- PRHS - Hybrid Learning
We encourage on-going safety guidelines including social distancing, frequent washing of hands and wearing masks.
MDH Resources about COVID-19:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
9-1-20
Pelican Rapids School District POSITIVE Notified Covid-19 Case
If your child or anyone in your household tests POSITIVE
- Contact School Health Office at 218-863-5910 and keep the family home.
If there is a POSITIVE CASE within your child’s classroom
- You will be notified by the School District (who will be working with the Minnesota Department of Health & our local Public Health) in accordance with state guidelines.
Positive COVID-19 Testing Notification Press Releases
Pelican Rapids Public Schools – July 23, 2020
On July 23, 2020, the Pelican Rapids Public Schools was informed of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works at Club Vikes, the District’s school aged childcare program located in the Viking Elementary. The name of the employee will remain confidential in accordance with state and federal law.
In accordance with state guidelines, the District:
- Notified Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), staff, and the parents of children in the program.
- Sent all staff and children home with directions regarding MDH recommendations.
The District will follow all MDH regulations regarding sanitation of the Viking Elementary.
- Club Vikes will reopen on Thursday, August 5.
- The pick up food program will remain open as approved by the Otter Tail County Public Health.
Resources for talking with children about COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
Please view the "Health & Safety Resources" section of our website for additional MDH & CDC resources (under the COVID-19 Learning tab)
COVID-19 RESOURCES
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html