NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Two Brooklyn public school teachers have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced on Wednesday.
Officials confirmed a teacher at P.S. 1 in Sunset Park and a second teacher at M.S. 88 in Park Slope tested positive and have notified the schools' staff.
"School staff have access to free, expedited testing, and we've encouraged all staff to get tested before they return to buildings while we continue to navigate the realities of a pandemic," according to a statement from the Department of Education. "Our protocol is to immediately notify staff, and Test and Trace will begin an investigation to determine any close contacts. We'll require any staff identified as close contacts to quarantine, and remain vigilant to prevent spread."
Test and Trace has an investigation underway to determine any close contacts, officials said.
Officials have also identified a possible third case at P.S. 11, which has not yet been confirmed.
