URBANDALE, Iowa- Urbandale School Superintendent Steve Bass says a district employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bass says the staffer works at Karen Acres Elementary and is currently in quarantine.
Urbandale schools are closed until April 13th.
“We will remain in frequent communication with this individual in order to ensure the individual is not contagious prior to returning to work. Please continue to self-monitor your health and realize that there is community spread of the virus which can occur anywhere in our community. Thus, if you develop symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, please practice social distancing and contact your physician,” said Bass.