The Tamaqua Area School District reported a COVID-19 case over the weekend.

Superintendent Ray Kinder addressed district families in a letter dated Nov. 7.

“We were informed of one positive case of COVID-19 in our school district. The individual is a student at Tamaqua Elementary School. The student is in isolation and

recovering,” Kinder said.

After consulting the state Department of Health, it was determined that six people needed to quarantine.

“While evidence continues to suggest transmissions occurring outside of the school setting, we want to assure our students, staff and families that we continue our mitigation efforts during the school day. Further, we want to emphasize the need to participate in these healthy protocols while home during the week and especially on weekends,” Kinder said.

“Cases we have had thus far appear isolated. If cases begin to cluster or become widespread, we will need to react cautiously to support the health and wellbeing of our students and staff.”

The letter was posted on the Tamaqua Elementary School’s website.