MONROE, N.C. — Officials say Poplin Elementary School is going to remote learning until September 8th after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Several staff members may have also been exposed to the virus, according to a news release from Union County Public Schools.
After speaking with Union County Public Health, school officials announced that Poplin Elementary will be closed for students and staff from Aug. 20 – Sept. 7. During this time, all students and staff will work remotely until the school reopens on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to a news release.
Union County Public Schools staff is working with the individuals and Union County Public Health to determine who has been in close contact with the persons who tested positive. According to NC General Statute 115C-21A, UCPS is unable to publicly identify the persons involved.
In addition, UCPS is following guidance from the Union County Health Department to address the cases. If a student had direct contact with the persons involved, parents will receive a letter from the Union County Public Health Department. In addition, a school nurse or a Union County Public Health staff member will follow up with the family.
UCPS is following cleaning protocols and will properly disinfect and sanitize the impacted areas of the building according to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, according to a news release.
