Chardon Schools Postpones High School Spring Musical
District, Health Officials Meeting to Articulate Plans, Procedures for COVID-19
"We greatly value all of the hard work that our students and directors have put forth in this production, and want to ensure the health and wellness of our patrons, students and staff.” – CHS Principal Douglas Murray
Chardon Schools has decided to postpone until further notice the high school’s scheduled Mamma Mia! rehearsals and shows.
The decision is in response to Gov. DeWine’s latest directive — along with OHSAA’s correspondence to schools — pertaining to mass indoor gatherings, a directive issued this week following the spread of COVID-19 into Northeast Ohio, CHS Principal Douglas Murray said.
School officials said the district continues to work closely with the Geauga County Health Department to receive the latest information and recommendations concerning COVID-19.
“We greatly value all of the hard work that our students and directors have put forth in this production, and want to ensure the health and wellness of our patrons, students and staff,” Murray said.
“Our district treasurer is currently working with the vendor on obtaining refunds for all purchased tickets, and we will provide an update on that process once those details are in place,” he added.
Murray emphasized the district has been engaged in ongoing monitoring and preparation regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
“We are carefully monitoring cases in the state of Ohio. And we know the most important thing we can do is calmly plan and prepare for the possibility of a localized event,” he said. “Today, Chardon Schools administrative and health officials are meeting at the board office to articulate plans and procedures for the district pertaining to COVID-19. Further communication will follow from Dr. Hanlon to our community after this meeting.”
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath, which may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. Most at risk for severe COVID-19 complications are those with compromised immune systems, or heart or lung issues.
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center physicians recommend a series of sensible precautions to avoid getting and spreading COVID-19:
- Stay home when you are sick.If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without having used fever-reducing medicines.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are taking care of someone who is sick, try to stay three feet away – this is the distance virus-containing droplets can travel through a sneeze or cough.
- Wash your hands frequentlyand thoroughly with soap and water.
- Cover your coughs; sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and then throw the tissue away.
- Clean frequently touched surfacesand objects like door knobs with soap and water.
“We will take the guidance provided by the CDC and local health department, and will continue to update our staff, parents and community as this progresses. Your support is appreciated,” Murray said.
