Coronavirus Cases Reported At 3 Schools In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been reported at three different schools in Wallingford, according to officials.

The school district was notified Friday that three people from Cook Hill Elementary School, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Lyman Hall High School tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Menzo.

“In working with the Wallingford Health Department, it was determined that the COVID-19 confirmed cases at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Lyman Hall High School were in close contact with one or more people while in a school setting,” Menzo wrote in a message to parents. “However, the confirmed case at Cook Hill Elementary School was not in close contact with anyone at the school.”

A contact tracing investigation was launched and everyone who was identified as a close contact has already been notified by school officials.

“The Wallingford Public School District and Wallingford Health Department are committed to maintaining a safe environment for students and staff,” the message reads. “We continue to proactively monitor illness of students and staff, apply cleaning protocols, and social distancing practices. We will continue to review the circumstances of this case and will make any necessary adjustments in our plans.

“The safety of our community is our priority. School officials are monitoring this situation and will continue to keep you informed of any changes or additional information.”