Coronavirus: Barrington Schools Confirm Positive Test On Staff

BARRINGTON, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health has informed Barrington Public Schools that "a few of our students and staff" were exposed to a positive case of coronovirus. The announcement came on the same day Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore sent a letter to the school community informing it of a school support staff member who has a confirmed case of the virus.

Messore said a letter was sent to the families of students who were believed to have been exposed to a person who tested positive.

"We are unable to provide specific details regarding the individual, in compliance with state and federal regulations protecting the privacy and health records of individuals," said Messore said.

Barrington Schools said on Saturday that the support staff member who tested positive had "a limited amount of exposure to students."

The Rhode Island Department of Health's guidelines for exposure to a positive case of coronavirus include a 14-day quarantine, monitoring for signs of fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath and not allowing for visitors to the home.

Those with questions or concerns about coronavirus should contact the RI Department of Health at 401-222-2577 or 401-276-8046.

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