We are sorry to share that one of our Anaf Bet friends has tested positive for both strep throat and COVID. This child was last in school on Friday, April 4 and tested positive for COVID on Sunday. Common COVID symptoms include:
Fever or chills Muscle or body aches Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Nausea or vomiting Fatigue Diarrhea Headache Congestion or runny nose New loss of taste or smell
Common symptoms of strep throat include the following:
Throat pain that usually comes on quickly Painful swallowing Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate) Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck Fever Headache Rash Nausea If your child experiences any of the above symptoms, we would recommend a visit to the doctor to be tested for both strep and COVID.
Please let us know if any other cases develop and we wish a refuah shlema to our Anaf Bet friend.
