Berkeley Elementary To Close 2 Days Due To Coronavirus Cases

BERKELEY, NJ — Berkeley Township Elementary School will close for two days after officials identified "additional" coronavirus cases associated with the school. BTES students will learn remotely Thursday and Friday, Berkeley Township Superintendent Dr. James Roselli announced Wednesday in a letter.

"This temporary closure will allow us to gain a better understanding of the COVID-19 situation impacting the school and perform contact tracing," Roselli said.

School officials made the decision in coordination with the Ocean County Health Department, which is conducting an investigation. The entire school will undergo a deep cleaning during the closure.

Anyone within close contact with people who tested positive were contacted before Roselli sent out the letter.

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Roselli announced Monday that someone at BTES tested positive for the coronavirus. It was not immediately clear whether the cases are linked. No other information has been revealed about the individuals, including whether they are students or staff.

Read more: Coronavirus Case Reported At Berkeley Township Elementary School

The Berkeley Township School District currently operates on a hybrid schedule.

Read the letter below:

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