An Egg Harbor Township staff member has tested positive for the coronavirus, the superintendent confirmed Friday.
The unnamed individual contracted COVID-19 after schools were closed, Superintendent Kimberly Gruccio said in a letter sent to the school district community Friday.Anyone who had close contact with the staff member will be notified, she said.
"The Atlantic County Department of Health will be following all related protocols issued by the state Department of Health for case investigation and contact tracing," Gruccio wrote.
Students and families are asked to monitor themselves for symptoms "out of an abundance of caution," she said.
No personal information could be released about the staffer.
"We request that you respect the health privacy for the individual and their family at this time," Gruccio said. "We will continue to monitor this situation and provide you updates as needed."
Anyone with questions about COVID-19 can call the state hotline at 800-222-1222.Questions can also be directed to NJ 211 by dialing 211 or texting NJCOVID to 898-211.
"The health, safety and welfare of our staff and students is of the utmost importance to us," Gruccio wrote. "As I continue to say this is a time like no other, this is the time to work together, care for yourself, be kind to others and be #EHTStrong. Additionally, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have."
