Coronavirus In Solon Schools: No Confirmed Cases, 3 In Quarantine

SOLON, OH — Three Solon Schools students are quarantining after possibly being exposed to COVID-19.

According to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students or staff currently. However, three students are quarantining because they have been in contact with someone who tested positive for the virus within the past 14 days.

The Solon Schools have not had a positive case of COVID-19 among students since Sept. 8. There was also a single positive case among staffers on Sept. 15.

Families should check their student for the following symptoms prior to sending them to school:

• Fever greater than or equal to 100.4°F
• New onset and/or worsening cough
• Difficulty breathing
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Chills
• Muscle pain
• Excessive fatigue
• Headache
• Nasal congestion or runny nose

"We understand that some symptoms of COVID-19 are very similar to other more typical illnesses such as colds or the flu and allergies. We urge you to contact your child’s health care provider if you ever have questions or are uncertain about whether a symptom is related to a current condition, such as allergies, or is a possible sign of something more serious," the district said in a statement on its website.