COVID Update for 5-26-22

Dr. Ryan Pacatte

May 26, 2022

Dear Avon,

The latest data on our COVID cases can be found below. As we head into the long Memorial Day weekend, just a reminder that the testing site will be closed Friday, May 27 and Monday, May 30, due to school being closed those days. The testing site will be open longer hours on Tuesday, May 31, to allow time for anyone who would like an appointment coming off the long weekend. 

ACS Diagnostic COVID Testing- 

  • Testing schedule for the week of 5/30 - 6/3: Monday: closed. Tuesday and Thursday 8 am-3 pm. Wednesday and Friday 8 am-11 am. 

  • As a reminder, testing is available as a diagnostic/response test. If you or your child would like a rapid shallow nasal-swab diagnostic COVID test, please fill out the survey at THIS LINK  to choose a time to be tested. You will also receive a consent form and intake form that will need to be completed prior to the test. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Burke at mburke@avoncsd.org.

  • Test results take approximately 15 minutes. You will be notified in the event of a positive only. 

  • Please do not 'walk in' for a COVID Test. Tests can be scheduled quickly with a simple email.

  • We have not changed our practice regarding home tests. We do not accept negative home test results, only positives, at this time.

  •  Individuals who have tested positive are expected to wear a mask when they return to the school setting, symptom free, on days 6-10 of their infection.

Test Kits-

  • We have test kits available for pick-up. Families are not obligated to use these kits. Interested families are asked to respond to the survey below, and indicate the number of test kits you wish to receive. All reasonable requests will be accommodated.  KN95 masks for kids are also available for pick-up, and can be requested via the survey as well.  .

  • CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

COVID Case Update -  Here are the COVID cases that have been reported since May 13: 

  • 1 case in the Primary School (grade 1)

  • 3 cases in the Middle School (grades 5, 8)

  • 3 cases in the High School (grades 9,10,11)

  • 2 cases in staff members

For a wider look at cases around the area, see the charts below. Thank you, we hope you all have a good Memorial Day weekend!

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