Coronavirus: Seaford Schools Set Up Plan

SEAFORD, NY — Seaford schools may need to close as a result of the spread of the new coronavirus, according to a letter from Superintendent Adele Pecora. Pecora said in a letter to parents and guardians that officials are developing a plan to prepare for a possible infection case within the district.

Pecora cited a New York State Department of Health directive which requires an initial 24-hour closure of schools if a case of coronavirus is confirmed in the district.

"When a student or staff member attended school prior to being confirmed as a COVID-19 case, New York State Department of Health requires an initial 24-hour closure, in order to begin an investigation to determine the contacts that the individual may have had within the school environment," the directive says.

The superintendent shared links to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web pages outlining:

• What you need to know about coronavirus
• What to do if you're sick with coronavirus
• The coronavirus as it relates to children

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"Keeping our children, faculty, staff and families safe is our primary goal. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support," Pecora said.

See a copy of the letter here.