Herriman High Football Program Told To Quarantine After Positive COVID-19 Case
Jun 29, 2020, 7:14 PM | Updated: 7:15 pm
HERRIMAN, Utah – Officials with the Salt Lake County Health Department said those who took part in Herriman High School football practices or conditioning sessions need to be quarantined after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
“After investigating the circumstances, we have determined that it is necessary to quarantine all practice/conditioning staff and participants through July 7, 2020,” officials said. “If you/your child develops any of the following symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or find a COVID-19 testing site near you. Please stay at home and wait for further instruction from your healthcare provider or testing site. Remain isolated while waiting for your test results.”
Listed symptoms included
- 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
The letter from the Salt Lake County Health Department was issued Monday.
Jordan School District board member Darrell Robinson posted about the positive coronavirus case on Facebook, adding the health department will send its mobile testing unit to Herriman High on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
“The mobile testing lab will be available for anyone who participated in practices or conditioning last week. Students who would like to be tested must have a signed consent to test form and a signed consent for release of information form to participate.”
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