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SPS Announces Possible COVID-19 Exposures By Person Associated With Hillcrest High School

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The Springfield Public School District Wednesday announced possible COVID-19 exposures.  The district said in a statement that an individual associated with Hillcrest High School tested positive for the illness.

Prior to become symptomatic, the person interacted with others, while masked, at these locations:

  • Hillcrest High School, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Hillcrest High School Graduation at JQH Arena, August 6, at 4 p.m.
  • Hillcrest High School Project Graduation, August 6, 6:30 p.m.
  • Hillcrest High School, August 7, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

Anyone who was at those locations on those dates is at low risk for contracting COVID-19, according to the district.  SPS is working with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to notify anyone who was in close contact wtih the positive case.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.