Several Coronavirus Cases Reported At Stratford Schools

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford school district reported several new cases of the coronavirus on Monday.

The school district notified community members in an email of the following cases:

Stratford High School – 5 positive cases, close contacts will be notified when contact tracing is completed.

Eli Whitney Elementary – 2 positive cases, close contacts have been notified.

Franklin Elementary – 1 positive case, close contacts have been notified.

“The affected persons have been instructed to remain home in self-isolation for 10 calendar days and have been provided with additional instructions to follow prior to returning to school and work,” officials wrote in the email. “Family members have also been instructed to self-quarantine (this is 14 days from exposure) and get tested. PCT test should be taken 5-6 days after exposure.

“Anyone who is considered a ‘close contact’ will be contacted by our school nurses and staff. They will provide instructions on the appropriate steps to take regarding quarantine and when to return to school or work.”

The Stratford school district began its Spring Recess Break on Monday and officials are asking families to continue to check their emails for COVID-19 updates.

“We ask that you check your voice mail and emails during Spring Break for important information regarding positive COVID cases and exposures,” officials wrote. “If you see a number you do not recognize, please know this may be one of us trying to reach you.”

Superintendent Janet Robinson announced last week that the district will operate remotely for the week after Spring Break out of an “abundance of caution."