ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A River Road Middle School student suspected of having the mumps does not have it after all, officials said Thursday. A student at the school had been diagnosed with a suspected mumps case, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools was told Sunday, and the school division partnered with Albemarle Regional Health Services to confirm the diagnosis through additional lab testing. However, lab results Thursday indicated that mumps was not detected in the student, after all. "While this case did not result in an active, communicable disease, [Albemarle Regional Health Services] is dedicated to collaborating with our local providers, partners and school systems to fully investigate probable or suspect cases to ensure the health and safety of our communities," according to a statement from the region's health department and the school division. "The well-being of our school community is our top priority. During this season, when respiratory illnesses are common, we aim to equip families with timely information to help protect the health of our students and staff."