(KMZA)--A second student at the Wetmore Academic Center has tested positive for COVID-19.

Prairie Hills USD 113 Superintendent Todd Evans said in a statement that the district was notified Wednesday morning of the positive case by Nemaha County Community Health Services.

The student will not be allowed to return to school for at least 10 days.

Its the fifth positive case of COVID-19 in the district since last Friday and third case at the Wetmore school.

Besides the two Wetmore students, an adult employee at the school has also tested positive. The other two cases in the district include a teacher at Sabetha High School and student at the Sabetha Middle School.

Evans said they are in contact with local health officials and will take the steps necessary to protect the health of their students and staff.

He said they are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates if there is more information they are able to share.