Waitsburg School District has staff, student test positive

WAITSBURG—On May 25, the Waitsburg School District announced that an elementary student and an elementary staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the positive cases and the resulting close contacts, all second-grade students must quarantine for ten days.

The school has contacted all parents and guardians of students who were in contact with the positive staff member and is working closely with the Walla Walla County Health Department to determine any additional close contacts. If any close contacts are discovered, affected individuals will be contacted by the health department for further instructions.

Families may reduce the required 10-day quarantine to seven days if they are tested for COVID-19 and receive a negative result.

The school asks that families remain vigilant and adhere to all health and safety precautions, including staying home when feeling ill. If there are any questions, please contact the school district at (509) 337-6301.