Reported Case of COVID-19 in Canty ES Community
Dear Canty ES Community,
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is committed to keeping families and staff informed of the most current developments regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). After the mandated school closure, a staff member who was working in the building during the closure reported to the district that they had tested positive for COVID-19. Only close contacts will need to be in self-quarantine for 14 calendar days starting from the time of the last contact. The district will be notifying staff who have been deemed a close contact.
Out of an abundance of caution, emergency personnel have been asked to stay home. Families may continue to pick up food at Dever and Bridge Elementary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Community spread of COVID-19 is occurring in Chicago
Community spread means spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, and the most common signs and symptoms of the virus—similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses— are fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. While you generally need to be in close contact with a person with COVID-19 to get infected (i.e. being within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for about 10 minutes), please keep in mind that in this community spread phase, you may have been exposed to someone sick with COVID-19 who may not have known they were positive.
You can helps slow the spread of COVID-19 in your community by practicing these simple common-sense preventative actions:
Governor Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order starting Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. through April 7, 2020. Mayor Lightfoot has ordered that CPS remain closed through Monday, April 20, and all Chicago parks and libraries are now closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
We understand that this public health emergency presents additional challenges for our students and their families, and we remain committed to leveraging the district’s resources to support families through this time. To support families, student enrichment packets for grades PreK–8 are available online at www.cps.edu/Pages/EnrichmentLearningResources.
For the most reliable information, please visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. To contact the CDPH with your questions about the virus, please email coronavirus@chicago.gov or call 312-746-4835. Phone lines are currently staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Please note that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your healthcare provider.
Please review our CPS FAQ here. For school-specific updates, visit www.cps.edu/coronavirus. If you need help locating medical care or have any CPS-specific questions, please reach out to the CPS Command Center at familyservices@cps.edu or 773-553-KIDS (5437), which is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Janice K. Jackson, EdD Kenneth Fox, MD
Chief Executive Officer Chief Health Officer
Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools
Out of an abundance of caution, emergency personnel have been asked to stay home. Families may continue to pick up food at Dever and Bridge Elementary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Community spread of COVID-19 is occurring in Chicago
Community spread means spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that can spread from person to person, and the most common signs and symptoms of the virus—similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses— are fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. While you generally need to be in close contact with a person with COVID-19 to get infected (i.e. being within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for about 10 minutes), please keep in mind that in this community spread phase, you may have been exposed to someone sick with COVID-19 who may not have known they were positive.
You can helps slow the spread of COVID-19 in your community by practicing these simple common-sense preventative actions:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially if you are at higher risk for serious illness.
- Practice enhanced hygiene:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, countertops, and phones.
- Try alternatives to shaking hands, like an elbow bump or wave.
- Take special precautions when attending large gatherings where several people are within arms-length of you and practice enhanced hygiene. People at higher risk should avoid large gatherings.
- Talk to your employer about telecommuting options, telephone conferences, and staggering work start and end times.
- Practice enhanced hygiene if you use public transportation. For those at higher risk, if you use public transportation and the train or bus is too full, wait for the next one. If possible, walk or bike.
- Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat healthy foods, and manage your stress to keep your immune system strong.
- If you have recently returned from a country, state, or region with ongoing spread of COVID-19, monitor your health and follow the instructions of public health officials.
Governor Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order starting Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. through April 7, 2020. Mayor Lightfoot has ordered that CPS remain closed through Monday, April 20, and all Chicago parks and libraries are now closed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
We understand that this public health emergency presents additional challenges for our students and their families, and we remain committed to leveraging the district’s resources to support families through this time. To support families, student enrichment packets for grades PreK–8 are available online at www.cps.edu/Pages/EnrichmentLearningResources.
For the most reliable information, please visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. To contact the CDPH with your questions about the virus, please email coronavirus@chicago.gov or call 312-746-4835. Phone lines are currently staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Please note that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your healthcare provider.
Please review our CPS FAQ here. For school-specific updates, visit www.cps.edu/coronavirus. If you need help locating medical care or have any CPS-specific questions, please reach out to the CPS Command Center at familyservices@cps.edu or 773-553-KIDS (5437), which is staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Janice K. Jackson, EdD Kenneth Fox, MD
Chief Executive Officer Chief Health Officer
Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools