Tuberculosis Reported At Bedford School

MOUNT KISCO, NY — Officials in the Bedford Central School District said Wednesday that an employee at the Mount Kisco Elementary School was diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The employee is not at school and is being treated, officials said. The employee is expected to make a full recovery.

In a letter to the community, Dr. Joel Adelberg, the acting superintendent of schools, said the safety and welfare of the students and staff is the district's highest priority.

"Our school and facilities remain safe for all students, staff and visitors," he said.

Adelberg said the Westchester County Department of Health, which notified the district about the employee's medical status, advised that the risk of exposure is very low.

"We are working with the department to identify students and staff who were potentially exposed and who should be evaluated and tested," he said, adding that some were notified Wednesday.

Medical staff from the county Department of Health and the school district will hold information sessions for Mount Kisco school staff and families to address their questions and concerns.

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