Positive COVID-19 tests at three Houston County schools prompt quarantines
Officials at Houston County’s public schools on Monday said students at three of its campuses had been alerted of possible coronavirus exposures.
In an emailed statement sent to area news outlets, a school system spokeswoman said individuals at Shirley Hills Elementary in Warner Robins and Perry High and Perry Middle schools had tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days.
“As a safety precaution, the parents of students who may have been exposed” were informed Saturday, the statement said.
In-person classes at the county’s schools had resumed two days earlier on Thursday.
“Due to privacy requirements, the names of the individual or details that may identify them cannot be released,” the statement continued. “Per current public health guidelines, those who were in close contact will remain off campus for 14 calendar days, unless advised otherwise by the Health Department. In keeping with district protocol, the areas will undergo deep cleaning and disinfecting prior to further use.”
It wasn’t clear if those who tested positive were students or staff members, nor was it noted in the statement how many students or teachers may be quarantined.