Vernon School Officials Confirm 2nd Positive Coronavirus Test

VERNON, CT — A positive coronavirus test related to Rockville High School has been confirmed, Vernon officials said.

School system officials were notified about the test Monday.

The "affected person" has been instructed to remain home in self-isolation for 14 days and has been provided with additional instructions to follow prior to returning to "work," according to an email sent to families. Family members have also been instructed to self-quarantine and get tested, officials said.

The last day the person was at Rockville High School was Oct. 8, school officials said.

Anyone who is considered a "close contact" with the person has been contacted or will be contacted by school or local health officials and provided with instructions on the appropriate steps to take, school officials said.

It's the first positive test related to one of the town's school buildings and the second overall. The first positive coronavirus test related to the Vernon public school system has been confirmed.

On Oct. 1, school officials were notified Thursday that a First Student bus driver has tested positive.

The driver has been instructed to remain home in self-isolation for 14 days. Family members were also been instructed to self-quarantine and get tested, he added.

The last day the driver was on board a bus was two days earlier.