Atlanta schools issue advisory on Ebola concerns
Atlanta Public Schools officials ask that parents contact their physician or closest health facility if they, their child or any family member experiences any symptoms of Ebola. Parents with concerns about exposure or any questions should also contact district nursing services managers.
In an Oct. 17 letter, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Tammie Workman wrote:
We encourage all of our parents, staff, teachers and families to continue good general health prevention and hygiene practices and to monitor the well-being of themselves and their children. If you, your child or any member of your family experiences any of the known signs and symptoms of Ebola or any communicable disease, immediately contact your personal physician or closest health facility.
Parents with a concern about exposure or any questions should also contact our nursing services managers for Atlanta Public Schools.
Jamil Woolridge, RN, (jwoolridge@atlanta.k12.ga.us), (404) 802-2678
Harriet Chaney, RN, (hjchaney@atlanta.k12.ga.us), (404) 802-2674
Last week, the DeKalb County school district announced that new students from Ebola-affected West African countries would be limited from classes on school campuses.
New students from countries including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and other affected areas in Africa won’t be enrolled or allowed to attend classes “without proper medical documentation and approval by the superintendent,” according to a released statement from the school district.
Following DeKalb’s announcement, Cobb County school officials also said they planned to follow similar precautions.
