North Branford Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Reports

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — North Branford High School had a student test positive for COVID-19 Friday, according to The New Haven Register. The district informed parents that the situation does not warrant a closure of schools.

The district reportedly took action to isolate, perform contact tracing, and notify anyone who was in contact with the student, according to The Register.

Nineteen students are now under quarantine following the positive test, according to WTNH. School officials contacted 10 students who sat six feet or more away from the student for more than 15 minutes during a class period.

Another nine students on the field hockey team were also identified, according to WTNH. The students will be in a 14-day quarantine per federal and state guidelines.