Coronavirus New Haven: Nathan Hale To Close After Suspected Case

NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven Public Schools announced that Nathan Hale School will close March 12 and 13 after an adult suspected of having new coronavirus was in limited contact with the school facility and a student under their care who attended school.

The affected family is being asked to self-isolate.

"At this juncture, the City believes there is a low risk to students and are not recommending that Nathan Hale students or families self-isolate," said Gage Frank, spokesman for the school district. "The City and New Haven Public Schools want to aggressively reduce the chance of COVID-19, and will make a determination on when they will reopen the school. The New Haven Public Schools will notify parents on this reopening."

New Haven Public Schools will dismiss students early March 13 and 16 in order to give staff time to prepare for the possibility of remote learning. (Don't miss Connecticut coronavirus updates they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters.)

There were no immediate plans to shut schools this week, said District COO Michael Pinto, according to the New Haven Register.

All out-of-state field trips have been cancelled as well as events with more than 100 people.