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Employee at Paulding County elementary school under self-quarantine

The employee works at McGarity Elementary School.

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — An employee at McGarity Elementary School was informed they have been in contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus in an adjacent county Monday morning, according to a notice sent to Principal Karla Dodgen.

"Even though the employee shows no symptoms of COVID-19, as someone who has been in contact with a confirmed case the employee has been advised to self-quarantine for the next 14 days as a precaution. The employee will not be at school during this time," Dodgen said.

"Out of an abundance of caution, once we were made aware that the employee had possibly been in contact with a potential case, custodial staff fumigated at McGarity on Sunday with an anti-viral disinfectant."

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Dodgen went on to reiterate there are no cases of COVID-19 coronavirus at McGarity Elementary or in any Paulding County Schools at this time. 

Dodgen also listed some best practices everyone can take as a "diligent" preventive measure. 

RELATED: Best practices for coronavirus prevention

The Georgia Department of Public Health has listed some best practices to follow:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
  • Stay home when you are sick. 
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

"Wash your hands and get a flu shot, I'll keep saying it every time I see you," said Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia DPH commissioner and the chair of the Coronavirus Task Force.

Credit: WXIA
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia as of March 9, 2020.

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