Health Services Update

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The Public Schools of Brookline continues to assess our school and community health data and regularly collaborates with the Brookline Department of Public Health.

As you are likely aware, Norfolk County’s COVID-19 Community Level was recently elevated to high based on COVID cases and hospitalization rates. Suffolk, Norfolk and Middlesex Counties are all in the high category: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Massachusetts&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=25021

The CDC recommends masking in public spaces while in the high category.

To be most effective, this would best be done in any public setting, not just schools.

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

Remember to also wash hands frequently!

If fever or symptoms persist, continue to isolate until improved. A negative test is not required to return to school. Individuals leaving isolation must wear a high-quality mask at school, and when around others, for the next 5 days (days 6-10).

Please let your school nurse know if your child tests positive for COVID or the flu.

The most significant way to protect yourself and others is to get your flu shot and to stay current with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Our next COVID/Flu clinic will be at Baker School (205 Beverly Road) on Monday, January 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.. A link to sign up will be sent closer to the date.

While it’s important to know that we are in the CDC high risk category, it is also important to note that due to vaccination rates and treatment options, we are in a significantly different and better place than last January when hospital and ICU admissions were extremely high.

Sincerely,

Student Health Services Team

Public Schools of Brookline