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Person at Amherst Elementary School diagnosed with COVID-19

School leaders said person had direct exposure with others

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AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A student or staff member at Amherst Elementary School was diagnosed with COVID-19, school leaders announced on Monday.

The person had direct exposure with others, according to school leaders. The school will remain open.

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School leaders said representatives from the health department or the school district will contact anyone who was potentially exposed.

School leaders reminded families to monitor their health, particularly for COVID-19 symptoms.

For a list of COVID-19 cases in other area schools, click here.