Hinsdale D-181 Reports 2 Virus Cases

HINSDALE, IL — School District 181, which serves Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, announced Thursday that two people at its schools have tested positive for the coronavirus. One was at Oak School and the other was at Hinsdale Middle School, the district said.

The last time the two were on site at the schools while possibly contagious was Wednesday morning, according to a district statement. It was determined that no one was in close contact with them, with close contact defined as within 6 feet for 15 minutes in a row.

The district said it has been in close communication with the DuPage County Health Department, which reviewed the district's statement before it was released. The district also said it discussed the matter with its lawyer to make sure it was meeting its obligations to protect the people's privacy.

The statement did not say whether the two people were employees. School is not yet in session.

The two people are remaining home, following the guidelines of state and federal health authorities, the district said. Both schools have been disinfected, and they will remain vacant over the weekend, the statement said.

The first day of student attendance is Sept. 8. The district, which serves elementary and middle school students, is planning a mix of in-person and remote learning.