A Tamaqua Middle School student has tested positive for COVID-19, superintendent Ray Kinder announced Thursday.

The student has not been in school in one week. The student has been assigned to isolation and is recovering. It was determined that no additional individuals will need to quarantine.

Kinder said, “We continue to encourage you to follow all safety protocols. Individuals should not

attend group functions, interact without face coverings, nor engage in large gatherings. The spread of this virus is dependent upon people to interact and have unnecessary contact. It is up to us to eliminate that possibility.”

Schuylkill County reported 3,175 cases Thursday, an increase of 54. The county is in “substantial” stage for community transmission. At this stage, schools are recommended to be virtual. Tamaqua schools are in full session.