STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford Mayor, Laura Hoydick said Thursday a suspected case of coronavirus has been confirmed and it is a student in a town elementary school.
Stratford Public Schools also announced their buildings will be closed beginning tomorrow.
At this time it's unknown when classes will resume.
Officials at a press conference at
Students and staff of Wilcoxson Elementary have been asked to stay home and self-monitor their conditions for 14 days
Officials said, "If you have those symptoms, you probably have COVID-19. If you’re sick, stay home, wash your hands. Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse."
Officials said the student had contact with someone who has COVID-19, and is recovering at home.
In asking Wilcoxson school families to self-monitor for 14 days at home, officials realized because of interactions between students and families at different schools, they made decision to close all the schools.
Students from 3rd grade up have Chromebooks, younger students have packets. Students will have contact with their teachers every day.
About 300 people, students, teachers, staff are at Wilcoxson school.
Town officials are working with community partners to provide food services for seniors and students.
Officials were asking the public to use web and phone as much as possible.
The Stratford Health Department along with the Connecticut Department of Public Health will notify all people, including students and staff, who may have been in close contact with the person who tested positive.
Questions can be sent to health@townofstratford.com
