One person tests positive for COVID-19 at East Salem Elementary School
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SALEM, Va. – East Salem Elementary School announced Friday that someone in the community has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Director of Student Services Randy Jennings said the last day this person was on school grounds was Thursday, Oct. 8 and the health department determined there was no known exposure to students or staff while at school.
Officials did not disclose if the positive case was from a student or staff member.
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