Last week the Prep News reported that our first case of internal Covid-19 transmission
occurred on campus. Unfortunately, there was an important error in the details of the
transmission provided to the reporters. Contrary to the information provided for the story,
neither student was eating at the time of transmission, and both were wearing masks. No food
was consumed by either outside of SLUH’s designated eating areas. These students were
completely aligned with school protocols. Any suggestion otherwise was both inaccurate and
unjustified. This statement didn’t represent the diligence of these students or our contact
tracing.

We are grateful for our community’s dedication to reopening safely, and we are justifiably
bolstered by our results. This record punctuates the need for accuracy and clear
communication. I regret this error and recommit our school to ensuring timely and precise
reports going forward.