COVID-19 testing frequently asked questions
Mehlville School District has partnered with Grapefruit Health to provide no-cost COVID-19 testing services to students and staff.
Who is Grapefruit Health?
Grapefruit Health has developed and implemented COVID-19 mitigation solutions including testing to hundreds of schools across the United States and have administered over 250,000 tests since schools resumed last fall. They are public health and infectious disease experts, board-certified physicians, first responders, and scientists dedicated to evidence-based COVID-19 response and mitigation. Their mission is to work with schools and organizations across the country to offer healthcare services that will facilitate stopping the spread of COVID-19 in its tracks. Grapefruit Health is currently providing testing initiatives to over 300 schools across the country. They have teamed up with your school district’s leaders to help keep schools healthy and safe. Learn more www.GrapefruitHealth.net.
How can Mehlville School District students and staff access COVID-19 testing?
Testing is no longer available in Mehlville School District through Grapefruit Health.
Is testing mandatory?
No. Testing is not mandatory for Mehlville School District students or staff. Mehlville School District is partnering with Grapefruit Health to make COVID-19 testing more convenient for its employees and students. Parents of students under age 18 must be present during testing and must sign a consent form to have their children tested.