Two additional cases of COVID-19 reported at East Muskingum

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By Staff Report

Sunday evening the Muskingum County Joint Unified Command reported two additional individuals at two separate schools within the East Muskingum Local School District have tested positive for the Coronavirus.

According to the release, both East Muskingum Middle School and Larry Miller Intermediate School, each had one reported case of COVID-19.

Due to HIPAA regulations, the identity of the individuals are not being released, however, those who were exposed are being contacted.

According to the Unified Command, the district is working closely with officials to handle the situation and limit any further exposure.

Those families of children who were exposed will be given further instructions on how to quarantine.

A notice sent to parents Sunday evening also stated that the exposed locations had been cleaned and disinfected.

No additional information was available Monday morning.