COVID-19 DASHBOARD
To protect the health of our School Community and per the Emergency Order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools on October 6, 2020, Bronson Community Schools will use this webpage to provide Public Notice to our School Community regarding School Associated Cases of COVID-19. Within 24 hours of being notified of a School Associated Case by Branch, HIllsdale, St. Joseph County Health Department, this dashboard will be updated to include new and cumulative COVID-19 case counts. Individuals identified as Close Contacts of School Associated Cases will be notified separately and directly by Branch, HIllsdale, St. Joseph County Health Department
Updated: Monday, January 18
STATUS OF INSTRUCTION AND SCHOOL-SPONSORED FUNCTIONS
Instruction: BCS is offering three modes of instruction; in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
School-Sponsored Functions: School sponsored functions are at this time limited and BCS is following the recommendation of the BHSJ Health Department and the MHSAA. For more specific information, please contact your child's building of instruction.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATED COVID-19 CASES
On Monday, January 18, we learned about at least one School Associated Case of COVID-19 in a student or staff person at Bronson Jr/Sr High School and Anderson Elementary School. Cleaning and disinfecting of the exposed location(s) has been completed.
We are working closely with the Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph County Health Department to identify Close Contacts of School Associated Cases of COVID-19. Anyone identified as a Close Contact will be notified by the health department as a part of the COVID-19 investigation process. Please answer the phone if the health department contacts you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information.
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New Cases (Since Last Update)
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1
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Cumulative Cases (Since Reporting Began)
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26
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Populations Affected
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Staff and Students
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ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE
We recommend taking action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if staff members or students are not experiencing symptoms:
- Practice social distancing (maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart).
- Practice frequent handwashing (using soap for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol).
- Follow capacity restrictions of social gatherings.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with the inside of your elbow and immediately wash your hands
- Stay home if you are sick; you can also get tested.
- Wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) when around people with whom you do not live.
- Answer the phone if the health department contacts you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information.
This information does not mean you should quarantine or isolate. Those members of the School Community who were or are suspected to have been in Close Contact with a School Associated Case will be notified by Branch, HIllsdale, St. Joseph County Health Department and/or Bronson Community Schools
Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your participation, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality education.
If you have any questions, contact Branch, HIllsdale, St. Joseph County Health Department at 517-279-9561. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, please call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
For online learning resources and links, visit our Return to Learn page