NORTH VERNON, Ind. – Jennings County High School revealed late Friday, September 11, that a student at the school had tested positive for coronavirus. A member of the volleyball team has contracted COVID-19 and the squad began a 14-day quarantine period on September 9.
Additional close contacts have been identified and are being notified. All close contacts will be able to return to school on September 24. Other family members of the close contacts are not required to quarantine unless the close contact develops symptoms.
The school system is following the protocols directed by the CDC and the Indiana State Department of Health. Jennings County High School will continue to follow the Panther’s Prepare and Care Plan and do everything it can to keep everyone as safe as possible.