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PUSD Suspends Free Meals Program Due to Possible COVD-19 Infection of Kitchen Employee

Published on Monday, March 30, 2020 | 5:02 am
 

Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Brian McDonald announced Sunday night the District’s “Grab and Go” free meals program for PUSD families has been suspended starting Monday after it was found a PUSD kitchen employee may have the Coronavirus.

“We have received a report that there is a possibility that a PUSD employee at one of our central kitchens may be diagnosed with COVID-19,” McDonald said in an email.

“Out of an abundance of caution, the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) “Grab and Go” student meal service provided at seven school sites is suspended starting Monday, March 30 until later this week,” McDonald said.

McDonald said the district is aware that the suspension could cause hardships and officials are working with neighboring school districts to provide meals to PUSD students.

The district is expected to update the community with more information soon.

“First, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family of the PUSD employee,” said City Spokesperson Lisa Derderian.  “Dr. Goh (Pasadena’s Public Health Director) has been in contact with PUSD personnel.”

“Dr. Goh has provided extensive guidance and her team will continue to follow-up with test results and any further direction they can provide.”

Extensive cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchens and facilities is being conducted to minimize any risk of surface transmission.

“As soon as the kitchen and facilities have been fully sanitized, we plan to reopen and provide our students with meals,” McDonald said.

“While the diagnosis of COVID-19 is not confirmed at this time, our hearts are with our PUSD team member and their family during this very difficult time.”

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