Elementary school in Shelton closed Tuesday for deep cleaning over coronavirus concern
Mountain View Elementary School in Shelton was closed Tuesday for deep cleaning after school officials learned a staff member’s spouse was a first responder at a COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility in Kirkland, the school says.
The staff member’s spouse responded to the Life Care Center of Kirkland near Seattle, where The Seattle Times reports there have been five resident deaths. The first responder has been directed to be quarantined at home, according to a school announcement.
Mountain View got the news Monday, then shared the information with the Mason County Public Health Department, which recommended the staff member stay home for 14 days, the school says.
The spouse and staff member aren’t known to have the virus and aren’t displaying symptoms, according to the school.
Efforts to deep-clean the elementary school began Tuesday evening, with staff sanitizing “every surface area.”
“The Shelton School District is approaching this situation with an abundance of caution and is coordinating with the Mason County Health Department,” the announcement reads.
Mountain View Elementary serves about 550 students in grades kindergarten through four and is located at 700 S. First St. in Shelton.
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