The West Central Valley School District has provided an update on the situation of a student who tested positive for COVID-19 while recently entering a school building.

Raccoon Valley Radio reported Monday that a student had recently tested positive, and fellow students who may have been in close contact with the individual had drive-through COVID-19 testing conducted by Guthrie County Public Health last Sunday. The District states that county public health officials have recommended they share that the District has had students and staff members test positive for the virus. As a precautionary measure they are shutting down practicing facilities until August 3rd, and will conduct intensive cleaning measures as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations.

They advise those who’ve tested positive to quarantine 10 days from the date of the testing. Those who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive should quarantine for 14 days even after a negative test result as per the Iowa Department of Public Health. Co-Superintendent and High School Principal Rusty Schockley asks the public to continue to take necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you, and to remain calm, empathetic and respectful to those affected.