More positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in an area school district.

The Sedalia School District 200 says it has learned that from Saturday, September 19, through Wednesday, September 23, four members of the Smith-Cotton High School community tested positive for COVID-19. All are in quarantine at home. The 36 people with whom they were close contacts also will quarantine for the required period of time as outlined by the Pettis County Health Center and monitor any symptoms should they occur.

Additionally, a member of the Heber Hunt Elementary School community tested positive. They are in quarantine at home. The two people with whom they were close contacts also will quarantine for the PCHC required period of time.

Also, one member of the Horace Mann Elementary community tested positive. They are in quarantine at home. Two people with whom they were close contacts also will quarantine for the required period of time.

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