The Ingram Independent School District takes the health and safety of our students and their families very seriously. As such, in addition to steps to screen for the virus and prevent its spread on a campus, we are adding a voluntary K-12 COVID-19 testing program for students. This program uses GenBody tests provided by the federal government. We will only test with your consent.  If you are willing to provide consent for us to administer this test on you, please fill out this form.  

What is the test?

If you are symptomatic or part of a group that is designated for testing, you will receive a free GenBody rapid test for the COVID-19 virus . Collecting a specimen for testing involves using a swab, similar to a Q-Tip, placed inside the tip of the nose. A school staff member who has been trained to use this test will collect the specimen and a trained COVID-19 test administrator will oversee the process. Test results will be made available to you.

What should I do when I receive my test results?

If you test positive for the virus, you will be moved to a room away from other students and staff until you are picked up or able to leave campus.  We ask that you stay home until the infection period has ended (typically, after symptoms improve and at least 10 days from the date symptoms first appear) and you are no longer contagious.  If your test results are negative, the virus was not found in the specimen tested and you may continue to attend school without interruption.  In a small number of cases, tests sometimes produce incorrect results – showing negative results (called “false negatives”) in people who have COVID-19 or showing positive results (called “false positives”) in people who don’t have COVID-19.  If you test negative but have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have concerns about your exposure to COVID-19, you should call your doctor, a licensed medical authority, or your local health department.

Known Symptoms:

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
• Loss of taste or smell
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Chills
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Shaking or exaggerated shivering
• Significant muscle pain or ache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting

This list does not include all possible symptoms.

Disclaimer:
While we realize precautions will be taken for the safety of students, please understand that neither the test administrator nor the Ingram Independent School District, nor any of its trustees, officers, employees, or organization sponsors are liable for any accident or injuries that may occur to you, as a result of agreeing to the test.