The East Greenbush Central School District has been informed that a substitute employee from Howard L. Goff Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. The substitute employee’s last day in school was March 5.

The district has completed its contact tracing and identified three students who must enter mandatory quarantine at home through March 15 as a precaution. All families impacted have been contacted and given instructions related to mandatory quarantine. The quarantined individuals do not need to be tested for COVID-19 unless exhibiting symptoms or advised by a healthcare provider.

There will be no impact on the school schedule related to this confirmed case of COVID-19.

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.