The Bakersfield School District was notified Saturday that a student-athlete who participated in the shoot-out at Couch High School last week has tested positive for COVID 19.
“We are working closely with the Ozark County Health Department,” said school officials. “At this time, the Health Department will be conducting contact tracing. The Ozark County Health Department and CDC do not recommend quarantine at this time.”
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If any student exhibits symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, loss of taste or smell, the CDC recommends testing. According to the health department, the risk to other participants and spectators is minimal.
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