The East Greenbush Central School District was informed today that a Greenbush Child Caring (GCC) employee who works at Bell Top Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee was last in school on January 8. Due to the timeline of when the employee was last in contact with students and staff and when they became infectious, there was no exposure at the school that would require contact tracing.
There will be no impact on the school schedule related to this confirmed case of COVID-19.
As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in New York State and the Capital Region, the district would like to remind everyone to maintain the strong habits we are developing as a school community:
- Avoid large and small group gatherings such as parties or unstructured situations which bring people from different households into contact with each other.
- Wear masks at all times when out in public, particularly when you cannot socially distance or when participating in such activities as club sports.
- Wash hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not accessible.
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and in the event someone is sick, stay at home and contact your primary care provider.
Those with questions are advised to call the county health department directly at 518-270-2655 or contact the district’s COVID-19 Coordinator at Columbia High School at 518-207-2180.
For COVID-19 updates and information, visit egcsd.org/coronavirus.