7 students at San Francisco school test negative for coronavirus

Seven students at Glen Park Elementary School in San Francisco reported respiratory illness; they all tested negative for COVID-19. Seven students at Glen Park Elementary School in San Francisco reported respiratory illness; they all tested negative for COVID-19. Photo: Yelp / Elisha A. Photo: Yelp / Elisha A. Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close 7 students at San Francisco school test negative for coronavirus 1 / 48 Back to Gallery

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The San Francisco Unified School District said Sunday seven students at Glen Park Elementary School who reported respiratory illness tested negative for COVID-19.

SFUSD sent the school community a letter stating that based on the recommendation of the Department of Public Health, families and staff no longer need to self-quarantine and are not required to stay home. But, it added, families should take the same precautions health officials are asking everyone to take at this time.

The school shuttered abruptly on Thursday after seven students reported symptoms of a respiratory illness.

While other schools in the district prepared for a three-week closure beginning Monday, Glen Park closed immediately and there was no school on Friday.

"We imagine this new information may bring relief and also some frustration," the letter read. "Please know we appreciate all the care and consideration you’ve shown these past few weeks. Our community is in the midst of a challenging public health situation, and there is new information every day."

All SFUSD schools are closed through April 3. The district is offering meals and childcare resources to low-income families; you can find information here.

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