PROVO, Utah – The Provo City School District announced that Edgemont Elementary School will switch to distance or online learning Monday through Wednesday after a test-to-stay event on Friday found high numbers of positive COVID-19 Test results revealed.
School officials emailed the parents and posted information with details on the Provo District website.
“Due to the high number of positive results from students and staff, the Utah County Health Department and Provo City School District have agreed to move Edgemont to distance learning (online) for the three days of school next week before the fall break.” District officials said in a statement with.
No other Provo district schools are currently affected.
According to state law, schools with more than 1,500 students must hold a test-to-stay event if at least 2% of the student body has tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. Schools with fewer than 1,500 students must hold a test-to-stay event if 30 or more students have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Edgemont falls into the latter category.
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The COVID-19 coronavirus spreads from person to person, similar to the common cold and flu. To prevent spread:
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Wear a mask to protect yourself and others as recommended by the CDC.
- Keep children and people with weakened immune systems away from people who are coughing or sneezing (in this case at least 6 feet).
- If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay home instead of going to the movies, sporting events, or other activities).
- Get a flu shot.
- Look for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Local resources
KSL Coronavirus – Questions and Answers
Utah’s coronavirus information
Utah State Board of Education
Utah Hospital Association
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707
National resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions, World Health Organization
Cases in the US
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