A student at Pana Junior High School has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a letter released from the Pana School District, a student who was in attendance at Pana Jr. High School School on Thursday, August 27th, received a positive COVID-19 test result. The student was not in school from August 28th through September 2nd. 

The district was made aware of the test on Thursday, September 3rd, and immediately put their contact tracing plan into action and contacted the Christian County Health Department. After tracing, 9 students but no staff members were quarantined for 14 days. Every student who needs to quarantine is advised to follow up with the health department for more information.

The District is resuming classes as planned on Friday, September 3rd. The school district continues to emphasize wearing face coverings, washing hands, using hand sanitizer, and maintaining social distancing. If your child is not feeling well, have him stay home and contact your health care provider.