By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSavannah school district officials Sunday disclosed a
student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19.The Savannah R-III School District stated in a news release it
is working with coaches and the Andrew County Health Department to identify anyone
who came into close contact with the student-athlete. School district officials
say they hope to contain the spread of the coronavirus by instructing those who
have had contact with the student to quarantine under CDC isolation guidelines.In light of the case, the Savannah school district has determined
the following:All Boys’ athletic practices and wights have been canceled for
Monday, July 20th.&nbsp; Boys Basketball practices including open gyms will be
suspended through July 29, 2020.&nbsp; All Boys Basketball team members who
attended open gym on July 15, 2020, have the potential of close contact with
the infected individual for greater than 10-15 minutes and therefore should
quarantine for the next 14 days.&nbsp; All participants are asked to monitor
for symptoms of COVID-19 and contact your primary care provider or your local
Public Health Department if you have any concerns regarding symptoms or
COVID-19.Savannah coaches are reviewing football practices from July 15th
through the 17th to compile a list of direct contacts. Not all team
members were at the practices. All contacts will be notified and given quarantine
guidance upon completion of the investigation, according to the school
district.

Savannah school student-athlete tests positive for COVID-19