The district said the school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
FILE - Police tape cordons off the scene of a crime in Levittown, Pa., Saturday, March 16, 2024. Police departments reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers in 2023 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and since the 2020 police killing of George Floyd spurred nationwide protests and increased scrutiny of police, according to a survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum.
“With meningococcal meningitis, the bacteria infect the lining of the brain and spinal cord and cause swelling. With a meningococcal bloodstream infection, the bacteria enter the blood and damage the walls of the blood vessels. This causes bleeding in the skin and organs,” the CDC says.While meningococcal bacteria isn’t as contagious as bacteria that spreads the common cold or flu, the CDC says it can be spread through sharing respiratory and throat secretions.
The District is working in collaboration with the Houston Health Department to appropriately address this development and prioritize the safety of other students and families. The school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
The District Health and Medical team will continue to work closely with school staff to provide additional information for families who may have questions.Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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