KSDK.com: Jefferson County Health Department's new guidance allows students to stay in school despite contact with positive COVID case in class

The Jefferson County Health Department will host a Facebook Live on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the guidance and answer questions

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — New guidelines will allow students in Jefferson County schools who are exposed to positive COVID-19 cases in the classroom to avoid at-home quarantine if masks are worn and other measures are in place.

Everyone must wear masks in the classroom during the full 14-day quarantine period, according to the guidelines the