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Mounds Head Start temporarily closed after positive COVID-19 case

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Southern 7 Health Department

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MOUNDS (WSIL) -- Southern Seven Head Start reports that it has temporarily closed its Mounds Head Start Early Learning Center following one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the building.

The center closed for remote learning beginning July 14. At this time, classes are scheduled to reopen on July 28.

Families have been notified. More information will be shared with families as it becomes available.

The decision for temporary closure of the center occurred after consultation with Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) during its investigation of the case. Head Start learned of the positive test on Tuesday evening.

According to Head Start officials, the closure is a precautionary measure to provide time for cleaning and disinfecting of the facility, and for health department officials to gain a better understanding of the impact to the center.

Southern Seven Health Department has already begun contact tracing to identify those who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

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