Cook County News Herald

ISD 166 confirms third COVID- 19 case



Cook County ISD 166 reported its third case of COVID-19 last week. It was not stated whether the affected individual was a staff member or a student.

In an email to the parents and public, acting Superintendent Megan Meyers said, “We have been in close communication with our Public Health professionals that have supported our communications and contact tracing within our staff and students in our essential student care program. Along with our Public Health partners, we have and will be connecting with the families and those affected by this case.”

“As we work through this incident, please know that we will continue to work hard and follow the COVID- 19 plans that include the implementation of the CDC and MDH guidelines. As a community we should be proud of our public health and their diligence when working through these cases with the parties involved. We, as a school, will be working with the public health team to continue to diligently evaluate and re-evaluate our procedures and protocols. Our focus is to ensure the safety of all staff, students, and the community.”

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