The Central Union High School District has stated that a staff member at Southwest High School has tested positive for COVID-19.

The employee , who is not a classroom teacher , last worked on Thursday , March 19. He first experienced symptoms on Friday , March 20 , and did not report for work that day. The staff member is now at home in isolation recuperating. The staff member is said to have had limited contact with students.

The high school district said that they are cooperating with public health officials in fulfilling workplace requirements. All schools and offices are closed , social distancing is being practiced , gatherings of any size are discouraged and the District is following the Governor's stay at home order.