5th Tacoma school sees positive COVID-19 test; district notifies those in close contact

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An individual at Sherman Elementary School in Tacoma has tested presumed positive for COVID-19.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department alerted Tacoma Public Schools to the test result on Saturday.

All individuals who had close contact with the person have received a phone call from district nurses, according to the district.

“We know that news of a case at a school is concerning,” the district said on its website. “If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), we encourage you to contact your health care provider. We will continue to personally notify families when there is a close contact.”

Sherman Elementary School is located at 4415 N. 38th St.

The latest case increases the number of TPS schools with positive COVID-19 cases to five.

Individuals at four elementary schools (Mary Lyon, Sheridan, Lowell and Sherman) and one high school (Wilson) have tested presumed positive.

All TPS schools closed Monday after an executive order from Gov. Jay Inslee to close all schools to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Students are expected to return on April 27.

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