Loveland Schools has been notified three Loveland High School students have tested positive for COVID-19

By Chuck Gibson

LOVELAND, OH (October 21, 2020) – In a continuing effort for full transparency in communications, Loveland Schools released another COVID-19 Update this afternoon. 

Sign out front of Loveland High School (Chuck Gibson)

Less than 24 hours after a COVID-19 Update released Tuesday, October 20, reported an LHS student notified the schools of testing positive during the weekend, a new update released today reports three more high school students notified the school of positive test results (1 reported late 10/19, the other 2 notified the schools on 10/20) This brings the number of high school students testing positive to four in the last three days. 

Here is the full COVID-19 Update from LCSD today: 

COVID-19 Positive Cases

Loveland Tiger Family: 

In the evening on 10/19/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last present at school on Thursday, 10/15/20.

On 10/20/20, the district was also notified that two additional students at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19, one last present at school on 10/16/20, and one on 10/17/20.

Members of the school determined to be in close-contact with these confirmed cases have been notified and will follow Hamilton County Public Health protocols. If you were not notified, your student was not determined to be in close contact.

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/.