To protect the health of our School Community and per the Emergency Order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on October 6, 2020, St. William Catholic School will provide Public Notice to our School Community regarding School Associated Cases of COVID-19. Within 24 hours of being notified of a School Associated Case by the Oakland County Health Department, this dashboard will be updated to include new and cumulative COVID-19 case counts. Individuals identified as Close Contacts of School Associated Cases will be notified separately and directly by the Oakland County Health Department. 
 

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE 

We recommend taking action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if staff members or students are not experiencing symptoms: 

• Wear a mask (covering mouth and nose) while in public places or if people who do not live with you must visit your home. A mask must be worn properly inside the school building.
• Practice social distancing (maintaining a distance of 6 feet apart).
• Practice frequent handwashing (using soap for 20 seconds or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol).
• Follow capacity restrictions of social gatherings.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with the inside of your elbow and immediately wash your hands.
• Stay home if you are sick; you can also get tested.
• Get vaccinated if you are able
• Answer the phone if the health department contacts you, as a contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. Contact the school office to report all illnesses.

Additional points from the AOD: 

• Vaccination is recommended

.Those members of the School Community who were or are suspected to have been in Close Contact with a School Associated Case will be notified by St. William Catholic School and/or Oakland County Health Department. 

Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you. With your participation, we believe we can maintain a safe environment while also providing quality education. 

If you have any questions, contact Oakland County Health Department at 1-800-848-5533. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, please call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.