From the
Superintendent’s Desk:
PARENT/GUARDIAN
COMMUNICATION—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2015
Pine River Area
Schools announces that we received information this morning that one of our
district students has a family member in the home diagnosed with Shigella. This is an intestinal infection caused by the
Shigella bacteria. Two family members attend
school with Pine River, one in the lower elementary building and one in 5th
grade. These children are not currently
in attendance as a precaution while we disinfect and sanitize—neither one of
these children has been diagnosed with Shigella or its symptoms.
According to
Health Department officials, the best precautions are thorough hand washing and
disinfecting the bathrooms. Shigella is
transmitted through the skin via direct contact and so we encourage you and our
students to take part in rigorous hand washing with hot water and a
disinfecting soap. District custodians are
actively disinfecting and sanitizing the bathrooms, hallways, and horizontal
surfaces in all classrooms as a precaution.
It is important
to know that NO student or staff member of Pine River Area Schools has been
diagnosed with Shigella. We are simply
providing information and taking early precautions.
If you become
aware of an infection in your home, please contact one of the school offices at
your earlier opportunity.
Thank you.
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