Loudoun County high school athlete tests positive for COVID-19

A Loudoun County high school athlete has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter from district officials.

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In a letter, the superintendent said that the athlete is a student at Loudoun Valley High School, and last attended practice on Sept. 1.

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The student is currently self isolating.

The district noted that county health officials typically reach out to all “close contacts” of people who have tested positive.

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Virginia health officials define a “close contact” as anyone who has been within six feet of the person who tested positive for 15 minutes or more 48 hours before the onset of symptoms.

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