BISD Confirms COVID-19 Case - Rivera ECHS

June 18, 2020

To: Brownsville ISD Parents and Staff,

The Brownsville Independent School District has been notified that a male athlete student who attends Rivera Early College High School has tested positive for COVID-19.

Rivera has been deeply sanitized and although schools have been closed since June 15, 2020, and remain closed at this time, all BISD students and employees are instructed to continue to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations and to practice social distancing.

The following are symptoms of COVID-19:
1.) Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
2.) Chills, repeated trembling with chills
3.) Headache, muscle pain, sore throat
4.) Red eyes
5.) Diarrhea
6.) Feeling feverish or a temperature measure greater than or equal to 100 degrees Fahrenheit

If you exhibit any of the above symptoms, seek medical attention and advise your athletic coach of your results. Based on the information that we have gathered, it has been determined that the end of the 14-day incubation period for anyone possibly exposed on campus to the student is June 25, 2020.

Out of an abundance of caution, we advise you to monitor your health, follow the CDC guidelines for people who have had close contact and contact your primary care physician if you develop symptoms.

Rest assured, the health and safety of our students and employees is our first priority. If you have any questions, or need more information regarding this matter, please contact Gilbert Leal, athletic administrator of BISD.

BISD is continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. We hope for a speedy recovery for our BISD student.

Sincerely,

Dr. René Gutiérrez
Superintendent of Schools