MOSES LAKE - A Moses Lake High School staff member has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the school district wrote in a statement.

According to the district, the staff member was last on campus on March 16, the last day before the school was forced to close in accordance with an earlier emergency order from the governor.

Individuals who may have been exposed to the respiratory virus are to be placed under quarantine for 14 days since the exposure and are asked to monitor their symptoms in the coming days.

“ All individuals believed to have been exposed or in contact with the staff member will receive communication directly from the Health District,” the school district wrote. “We know that this news is concerning. We urge you to please remain at home and monitor your family’s symptoms through Monday, March 31st.”