The superintendent of the Westfield Academy and Central School District announced schools will go to remote learning for two days for precautionary measures after a second positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Michael Cipolla said the individual, who was not identified as a student, teacher or staff, was reportedly last present within the middle school Oct. 27 and is being considered an off-site positive case because they were not believed to be present at the school when they were infectious.

In a statement released Wednesday, school officials said:

“Our District is working directly with the Chautauqua County Department of Health (DOH) to evaluate the situation and identify potential contacts. The affected individual has been isolated under the guidance of the DOH. All individuals that may have been directly involved will be notified by the District and DOH directly.

“We are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff.”

Those steps include cleaning and sanitizing the areas used by the individual as well as going remote today and Friday.

“Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms and have them stay home if they are sick. In addition, please contact your child’s healthcare provider if they develop symptoms or if you have any additional questions or concerns.”

According to the state’s COVID-19 school report card, Westfield’s first positive COVID case included an on-site teacher or staff at the middle school. New cases reported in the afternoon appear on the report card the following day.

14 NEW CASES

There were 14 new COVID-19 cases reported in Chautauqua County on Wednesday.

The new cases are spread throughout the county, including one in Cassadaga, two in Silver Creek, one in Mayville, two in Jamestown, three in Fredonia, two in Dunkirk and three in Westfield. The county has 141 active cases, with patients continuing to recover under orders of the local health official per state Public Health Law.

The Tanglewood Manor outbreak is slowing down, with the facility checking in with four active cases among employees and 14 active cases among residents. Thus far, 23 employees and 75 residents associated have recovered; one resident has died.

The county Health Department is currently investigating a cluster of cases in the north county as the result of a private event. At least 23 cases have been linked to the private event; four cases are active and 19 have recovered.

There are 25 people hospitalized as of Nov. 2, or roughly 10.6% of active cases.

To date, there have been 974 recovered cases, 15 deaths and 1,130 total confirmed cases. Fully 86% of those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Chautauqua County have recovered fully.