Template - Communication with Parents for a confirmed COVID 19 case in nurseries

Subject: Health and Safety Update for the (nursery name) on (date)

Dear Parent,

Greetings,

In our effort to enhance transparency and communication with you as our key partners, this letter is to inform you of a confirmed case(s) of Covid-
19 infection in the nursery as per the following table:

Covid-19 Confirmed Case/s & Close Stable Group Affected Current Status of Confirmed Case & Close
Contacts (if the case is either a Contacts
child or adult within the
Group)
1 (e.g. Child/Teacher/Administrator) (e.g. Stable Group-B) (e.g. In quarantine/self-isolation)
Number of Confirmed Cases (__)
Number of Close Contacts (__)
Name of the case should not be disclosed.
2

Note to Nursery: If the confirmed case is a child or adult within the stable group:
As an urgent and temporary measure, we are shifting to distance learning for all children and staff in the above-mentioned group/s, starting
tomorrow (day and date) for 14 days ending on (day and date).
OR

Note to Nursery: If the confirmed case is an adult who is not directly connected with the stable group/s:
As an urgent and temporary measure, we are isolating the above-mentioned staff starting tomorrow ( day and date) for the isolation/quarantine
period as directed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). We will update you in due course upon receiving the investigation report
by the MOHAP.
All other children and staff in the nursery will continue to attend without interruption. We assure you that we are working with the concerned
authorities in Sharjah to deal efficiently with this situation, so there is no need to worry or panic.

We assure you that our nursery has carefully planned to deal with the possibility of infection and has already taken all necessary measures. We have
started the sterilization and disinfection procedures, according to the guidelines. We remain in close communication with the Sharjah Private
Education Authority and MOHAP and will be informed on the decisions regarding next steps.

Local authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah are joining forces to ensure high quality educational experience, while maintaining a safe and healthy
environment for our children, under all circumstances. We are confident that, with your cooperation, we can achieve this.

Please contact us through our e-mail: (______________) in case you have any questions.

Hope you and your families stay safe.

Nursery Manager