OCTOBER 6, 2020/From the Genesee Orleans County Health Department
Correction: Based on the clinical lab reports, the Genesee County Health Department only received 2 positive cases from Elba Central School District on 10/05/20. These individuals were included in Monday’s press briefing. At this time, there are no new additional students to report.
Press release
“The Genesee County Health Department has received three additional
positive COVID-19 tests from students at Elba High School,” stated Paul
Pettit, Public Health Director for Genesee and Orleans County.
“The individuals have been placed under mandatory isolation where they will remain until they are fully recovered.”
The Genesee County Department of Health is conducting contact tracing
that is in process. Students and/or staff will be notified and placed under
quarantine if they were identified as a close contact. Contacts will be
expected to follow the New York State Department of Health quarantine
guidelines
“The district is continuing its collaboration with the Genesee County Health
Department in identifying close contacts and testing symptomatic students,”
stated Ned Dale, Superintendent of Elba Central School District.
“We ask parents to be aware of COVID-19 symptoms and contact your child’s healthcare provider immediately if symptoms appear.”
Symptoms of COVID-19 include but are not limited to: fever or chills, cough,
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches,
headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose,
nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
For information on school statistics, please visit the New York State COVID19 Report Card.