Another Schuylkill County employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Doreen Kutzler, interim human resources director, said Wednesday in a letter the county was notified today of the results.

“Contact tracing has been completed by HR. At this time and specific to this situation, the employee has been out of the courthouse since last week and no other employees were exposed; therefore, no additional employees are required to quarantine. Per HIPPA guidelines, the county of Schuylkill will keep all medical information confidential and will only disclose it on an need-to-know basis.”

Kutzler declined additional comment when called.

Employees were told not to go to work sick or if they have any signs or symptoms

of the illness.

Numerous county employees have tested positive including those in the sheriff’s office. The county announced last month steps to combat the pandemic at the courthouse and ancillary buildings. President Judge William E. Baldwin also issued an order regarding requiring employees, county and judicial officials to be screened initially upon entering the courthouse. Actions by the county include contract tracing, consistent cleaning and disinfecting of common areas of the courthouse facilities, work spaces and others.