DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Dawson County School System issued the following statement via REMIND, a private mobile messaging platform that aims to help teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K–12 schools to communicate with everyone at once:

“Based on the of Public Health guidance, any person that is being tested or has been tested for COVID-19 should remain at home until the test results come back. The Dawson County School System prioritizes the health and safety of our students, staff, and employees. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please notify your child’s principal immediately.”

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