More COVID postitives among LHS students reported today

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (October 23, 2020) – On a day when Ohio Governor Mike DeWine expressed concern about the continued trend of COVID-19 cases rising in Ohio, Loveland Schools reported two (2) more new positives in LHS students. 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is concerned about Hamilton County, OH trending upward in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations (Stock photo)

Loveland Schools are part of the Hamilton County Public Health district. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is concerned about Hamilton County trending from the Red zone into the Purple zone of critical COVID-19 cases. With the announcement today of two more positive cases among LHS students, it seems Loveland High School is currently trending upward in COVID cases as well. The numbers remain low – a total of seven cases reported from Loveland High School students this week – but there is no denying a rise from near zero cases in the first several weeks of the school year. Additionally, the new cases at the high school resulted in cancellation of the remaining two scheduled Loveland Tiger Fall 2020 Football games bringing the season to an abrupt end. 

 

Here is the COVID Update released by Loveland Schools this afternoon: 

Loveland Tiger Family

On 10/23/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last present at school on Tuesday, 10/20/20.

On 10/23/20, the district was notified that a non-teaching staff member at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last present at school on Tuesday, 10/20/20.

No members of the school community were determined to be close contacts for either confirmed case.

The Loveland City School District wishes to reiterate the following important information:

– The district strives to protect the health of its students, families, and employees. To do that, accurate and timely reporting is necessary to contain the spread of the virus and its adverse impacts on the health of our community. It is a collaborative effort by everyone involved. By working together, students, parents, employees, and our public health department can make a difference and save the lives of our friends and families.

– All staff and students should follow the protocols outlined by Hamilton County Public Health, including daily health checks for symptoms of COVID-19.

– Should you or your student develop any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

  • Fever and chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Guidelines followed here do conform to those established by Hamilton County Public Health or CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/.