Here is a summary COVID update for Saturday, 1/16 through Tuesday, 1/19, using the best information that has been reported to us, either by a local health department or by parents/guardians/employees. Remember that if any confirmed case requires a mandatory quarantine of other students or adults, we have already contacted parents and staff members separately by phone.
- GFSD individuals under quarantine: 44
- GFSD new positive cases: 1 (HS), 5 (MS), 2 (BC), 1 (KRS)
- GFSD individuals rapid-tested at the HS/MS today: 88
- Testing results: 87 Negative; 1 Positive
- Warren Co. Public Health active quarantines as of 1/19: 870
- Warren Co. Public Health active COVID-19 cases as of 1/19: 353
- (Data from Warren Co. COVID Hub)
Please note that the NYS COVID-19 School Report Card only displays positive case data for students and staff who reside in Warren County. We have staff members who reside in *six* surrounding counties, and each health department has different caseloads and notification protocols. We rely on self-reporting of positive cases outside Warren County, particularly when a health department is swamped. Due to these reasons, positive case and quarantine data that is reported by GFSD will differ from the counts on the State’s school report card.
It is important to keep wearing face masks everywhere outside your home, avoid gatherings or travel, and regularly wash your hands. Please continue to conduct at-home screenings and maintain personal awareness of COVID symptoms for your children.
The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our main focus. We will continue to work closely with WCPH, and will follow their guidance on how to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.