Parents sent their child to in-person class despite having tested positive for the coronavirus days earlier.
According to WHDH-TV, the Attleboro school district has about 6,000 students in its system and opted to begin the school year with a mix of in-person classes and remote learning. Classes are continuing.
“I’m a little frightened for my health,” high school student Iza King told the local station. “I’m worried for my safety.” Although the school does not conduct temperature checks, Runey said the school made it clear to students and parents to conduct a"Daily Health Checklist" at home to determine if it's safe to go to school. The checklist includes a screening of symptoms that could possibly be an indication of coronavirus infection such as sore throat, fever, loss of taste or smell, or headache.
He said the students' quarantine will end on Sept. 29 and students will return to school on Oct. 1. They'll continue learning virtually in the meantime. "My heart goes out to all these students and their health is the priority, but their learning will absolutely continue," Runey said.
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