Patrick County School officials on Wednesday reported “another confirmed case” of COVID-19 in the school community.
Those who were in close contact with the affected individual are being notified according to guidelines established by health officials, the recording stated.
The division reported last week that three members of the school community tested positive.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, there are 119 confirmed cases in Patrick County, with 24 hospitalized and four dead.
The school division is continuing to work closely with health officials and recommends adherence to guidelines that include social distancing, wearing masks and frequent handwashing.
For more tips to stay safe, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov.
