The Erie County Department of Health has issued the following statement regarding COVID-19 concerns among the unaccompanied minor children receiving temporary shelter in Summit Township:
“The Erie County Department of Health and County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper are aware of positive cases of COVID-19 among the unaccompanied minor children at the Pennsylvania International Academy dorms in Summit Township.
“We are working with our public health partners at the federal, state and local levels to determine how we can assist and provide appropriate resources. The Erie County Department of Health will continue to provide appropriate containment support, such as quarantine measures and contact tracing, as well as guidance and support for quarantine and isolation.
“At this time, there is no identified additional risk to the community.
“We will provide an update on the situation next week.”
