Bacterial Meningitis Ruled Out At Foxborough Charter School

FOXBOROUGH, MA — A student who school administrators and parents at Foxborough Regional Charter School feared had meningitis tested negative for the bacterial form of the illness, according to superintendent Mark Logan.

Although Logan's statement did not confirm or rule out viral meningitis, health officials ruled out the much more dangerous bacterial form of the illness.

"While we continue to monitor this situation, and of course, support the family, there are no additional precautions needed at this time," Logan said in a statement.

Foxborough Regional Charter School was looking into a potential meningitis case Monday after a parent notified the school that their child might have had the illness.

The school's nursing leader, while waiting on the formal diagnosis, was in communication with families, as well as local and state public health officials.

Families of all students in a particular classroom, as well as those who may have had contact with the sick student were notified, Logan said.

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