Public health officials in Schuyler County reported five new cases of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19.
Two of those cases were students at local K-12 schools.
One of those cases is at Hanlon Elementary School and Watkins Glen High School. Everyone who was in class with those individuals has been placed in quarantine, according to public health officials.
The three other positive COVID-19 cases are connected to the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Horseheads.
The new cases stemmed from a previous positive.
Officials say they are working closely with schools and other members of the public to ensure students, teachers, and the community remain safe.
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