Dresden, Tenn.– Dresden School officials were informed today a guest who was in attendance at the Dresden graduation ceremony Friday evening has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to school officials, the individual was tested on Sunday.
High School Principal Chuck West and staff reached out to graduates notify them today. Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier informed the board at a special called budget meeting this afternoon.
According to the Weakley County Health Department, if anyone who attended the ceremony on Friday evening has concerns for their personal health or the health of family members they should contact their personal physician or the Health Department at 731- 364-2210.
Health officials said symptoms could include fever, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, nausea, diarrhea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle aches and a general sense of being unwell.
The Weakley County Health Department is open for testing Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 9852 TN-22, Dresden, TN 38225. The process is a drive-through system and appointments are required in order for staff to prepare for the testing. The department confirms that usually, individuals can be seen on the day they call.
Tests are free and no insurance is needed.
Principal Chuck West and staff reached out to the graduates to inform them personally on Tuesday. Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier advised the board at a previously scheduled special called budget meeting on Tuesday afternoon.