On Wednesday, September 16, another positive case of the coronavirus was confirmed in an area school district.

According to Sedalia School District 200, it was informed that a member of the Washington Elementary School community tested positive for COVID-19. That person is in quarantine at home.

Administrators say: “With our mandatory mask protocol and social-distancing guidelines, additional quarantines are not required at this time.”

As required by current Missouri law, the district has reported this case to the Pettis County Health Center.

Administrators add, “The health and safety of our students, district families and staff members always will be our primary priority. We remain in contact with the Pettis County Health Center to ensure we are following the best protocols to provide a healthy environment for all.”