Communications Update #1 - sent 3/8/2020, 11:04 p.m.

Good evening, Ramblers

This is Mr. Heintz. I am notifying you that school will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 9.

Earlier this evening, we were made aware that a current Loyola Academy student and the

student’s family had contact with an individual that public health officials report has tested positive

for COVID-19. Health officials are awaiting final confirmation from the CDC. This individual has not

been on Loyola’s campus at any time. The Loyola student was in class through Friday, March 6.

The Loyola student and the student’s family are now under a 14-day quarantine and are not

manifesting symptoms of COVID-19.

To be clear, no Loyola student or staff member has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Based on

conversations with medical experts, we believe the risk to Loyola students is very low, however, as

a result of this one student’s exposure and out of an abundance of caution, classes will be

cancelled tomorrow Monday, March 9.

We know this situation is unsettling. However, canceling school tomorrow allows us to do an

enhanced cleaning of the school and to consult further with public health officials. We will

communicate with you tomorrow about plans moving forward.

Teachers will post academic assignments for R Day classes by 10:00 a.m. on Monday.