Cynwyd Elementary 4th Grader Tests Positive For Coronavirus

BALA CYNWYD, PA — A fourth-grade student at Cynwyd Elementary School in the Lower Merion School District has a positive test for the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, just days after a fourth-grade teacher at the school tested positive.

The district said it learned Friday that the student tested positive, but said the student is at home and recovering well.

The teacher was last reported to be recovering at home.

As of Sunday afternoon, Montgomery County has 110 cases of the virus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The Montgomery County Department of Health says 29 cases are in Lower Merion Township. Narberth has no cases.

State health officials said Sunday that Pennsylvania now has 479 cases in 33 counties. Two people in the state have died from the virus.

"The Lower Merion/Narberth area is now experiencing community spread of the virus and testing has become much more available," the district said. "Therefore, we expect many additional reports of positive tests in the LMSD community in the coming days and weeks. This is consistent with what is happening nationally."

Nurses in the district are available to answer questions and address concerns during the school closure. Email the nurse at your child’s school, and they will respond to your question or concern.

General questions can be sent to healthservices@lmsd.org.