MANTEO, N.C. — A Dare County Schools staff member that tested positive for COVID-19 and then came in contact with six elementary students is now in quarantine.
That's according to a message from Superintendent John Farrelly that was sent to parents.
The six students are from Manteo Elementary School.
After the staff member had tested positive for the virus, the health department immediately began to contact tracing.
The students and the staff member now being quarantined and following state and local protocols, Farrelly said.