2 More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed At Wallingford Schools

WALLINGFORD, CT — Two more people associated with Wallingford elementary schools have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to officials.

Officials notified families on Wednesday that two people from Cook Hill Elementary School and Parker Farms Elementary School are confirmed COVID-19 cases.

“In working with the Wallingford Health Department, it was determined that the COVID-19 confirmed case was in close contact with one or more people while in a school setting,” according to a message sent to parents.

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in Wallingford and the district notified families of several confirmed cases at five different schools over the weekend.

Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Menzo said Tuesday that the cases are entering the school system from the community.

“I would like to reiterate something that I shared yesterday,” Menzo said on Wednesday. “These cases are not being spread within our schools. They are coming into our buildings from those who attend and work in our district. As of now, we have not experienced spread of the virus within our buildings. We will continue to maintain all of our safety mitigation plans.”

School officials, along with the Wallingford Health Department, conducted contact tracing at Cook Hill and Parker Farms to identify everyone who may have been in close contact with the confirmed cases. Anyone identified as close contacts have been notified by the building administration or the school nurse.

“We continue to proactively monitor illness of students and staff, apply cleaning protocols, and social distancing practices,” Menzo said. “We will continue to review the circumstances of this case and will make any necessary adjustments in our plans.”