There are now two COVID-19 cases involving students in the Lebanon School District, reports the Valley News.
On Thursday, school officials reported that they had been informed of two cases in the district, forcing them to cancel practices, games, and other extracurricular activities through Monday. They also made the decision to close the city’s four schools on Friday.
Superintendent Joanne Roberts announced in an email to families that one case involved a Lebanon High student. However, this student does not ride the bus, and has not been seen at school in several days while awaiting COVID-19 test results. Prior to this information, Roberts had already sent home an email regarding a positive test in Lebanon’s middle school.
She stated, “We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.”
Lebanon will be providing DHHS with people who came into close contact with the two infected parties. DHHS will then contact these families and advise them to self-quarantine at home. They will also be directed to get COVID-19 tests.
Roberts commented, “We will work with these families to provide educational instruction and support during this time. We will certainly keep you informed if further steps or actions need to be taken.”
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