MATTAPOISETT — A fifth case of covid-19 has been reported at the Old Rochester Regional School District campus in Mattapoisett.

Contact tracing is being conducted by the Mattapoisett Board of Health. Thus far, one close contact related to the school district has been identified, according to an Oct. 25 press release. 

It is not clear whether the person is a student, faculty member or is on staff. It is unclear in which school the case was reported.

The individual has not been in school since Oct. 23. Test results came in on Oct. 25, and the school district was immediately notified. The person is self-isolating in accordance with state and federal covid protocols.

All schools continued with their normal schedules on Monday, Oct. 26, including the Old Rochester Regional Junior and Senior High Schools, at the recommendation of the Mattapoisett Board of Health. 

All schools will continue to be cleaned at the end of every day and as needed. Superintendent Nelson and Mattapoisett officials continue to urge all families and residents to remain vigilant about social distancing, wearing masks in public and practicing proper hygiene.