Newport Staff Member Has Flu, Not COVID-19

A Newport, New Hampshire High School staff member who was feared to have COVID-19 has tested negative, reports The Eagle Times.

Earlier Thursday, school officials learned that a staff member with minimal student contact had been tested for the virus. Students were sent home at 11:30 AM from the High School and 12:30 PM from Richards Elementary. The staff member tested negative for coronavirus, but positive for the flu.

According to Superintendent Brendan Minnihan, classes will resume on Friday. The school was reportedly disinfected and cleaned throughout the day Thursday.