The Paton-Churdan School District has reported its first COVID-19 positive case.

The District sent out notification Wednesday evening that a staff member tested positive for the virus. According to the District’s Facebook page, the District has been in contact with Greene County Public Health and any student who may have been exposed through contact tracing, including being within six feet for longer than 15 minutes, have been contacted. 

The District continues to encourage everyone to take precautions as needed to prevent further spread of the virus.