Superintendent’s Update ~ New Positive Covid Case at JGMS~ April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

  • One (1) new COVID-19 positive case at JGMS School (JGMS case #22).  No close contacts.
  • There are currently (2) active COVID-19 cases in the JGMS community at this time. 
  • This case does not appear to be connected or related to previous cases identified in  the schools.   
  • Please consider signing up your child for pooled testing so we can identify asymptomatic cases:  Bedford Pooled Testing Sign Up.

There is one (1) new reported case of COVID-19 in the JGMS community. This case is in isolation at home.  JGMS Case #22 was NOT present in school during their infectious period and investigations revealed that no close contacts were identified within the JGMS school community.   Information on close contact identification, contacting tracing and where and when to get tested, can be found in our FAQ.

We remind parents/guardians/caregivers that it is imperative that all Bedford Public School students be evaluated for symptoms of COVID-19 each day before sending them off to school. Teachers and school staff are required to do the same self-evaluation for symptoms. Aside from the pooled testing for COVID-19 offered through your child’s school, free weekly COVID-19 testing is available for all Bedford staff and residents. To take advantage of this testing, please navigate to www.bedfordma.gov/testing. All the protective measures, taken in combination, greatly reduce the risk of transmission and help to keep our schools open.

We will continue to be vigilant in adhering to all of the protocols that have been put in place in an effort to continue in-person learning via our current hybrid model.  We are also providing remote learning for all students required to quarantine at home to continue to provide instruction, structure, and an emotional connection to the classroom during a time that we know will be challenging for those children and families involved.

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We are committed to continuous communication with and support of our families. If there is additional transmission as a result of this case or a separate case, the Bedford Health Department Staff and School Nurses will immediately begin a case investigation to determine close contacts of any cases and conduct appropriate notifications to any impacted school community members so as to initiate proper quarantine. If any conditions are identified that impact the greater school community and/or return to school, we will send out another message to inform families prior to the return from April school vacation. We do not intend to send out case notification letters throughout the school break. Thank you for your continued support.

Wishing you continued health.

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