Thursday 28th March 2024

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Sedalia School District 200 has been informed that a member of the Smith-Cotton High School community has tested positive for COVID-19.

A news release says that person is in quarantine at home; and six additional people also will quarantine for 14 days and will monitor any symptoms.

As required by current Missouri law, the district has reported these cases to the Pettis County Health Center.

Administrators say, “With our mandatory mask protocol and social-distancing guidelines, additional quarantines are not required at this time. We strongly recommend that all students, their family members and Sedalia 200 employees monitor for CDC-defined symptoms.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Fever or chills;
Cough;
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
Fatigue;
Muscle or body aches;
Congestion or runny nose;
Headache;
Sore throat;
Newly-emerged loss of taste or smell;
Nausea or vomiting; and/or
Diarrhea.

Administrators also say, “If symptoms develop, you are advised to stay home and consult your health care provider.”