2 In Redding Schools Test Positive For Coronavirus

REDDING, CT — Two members of the Redding Elementary School community have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Health Department announced they were notified Tuesday.

The patients have been instructed to remain home in isolation for 10 days, according to Health Department officials. The cases were contained to two classrooms in one wing of the building. Anyone who is considered a possible close contact of those tested positive (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes of a confirmed case) have been notified and state DPH quarantine protocols have been put in place, according to the Redding Health Department.

COVID-19 is spread mainly via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. Handwashing, coughing and sneezing into a tissue, avoiding touching your eyes, mouth, and nose, wearing a face covering whenever you’re likely to be near others, and maintaining at least 6 feet between yourself and others when outside of your home are vital to prevent the spread. Non-essential travel and social gatherings should be avoided.