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Class Exposed To COVID-19 At Hazlet School: Superintendent
Superintendent Dr. Ridley announced on Friday that one class had been exposed to an infected individual at Hazlet Middle School.
HAZLET, NJ – One class in the Hazlet Township school district has been exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Ridley.
In a reopening update posted to YouTube on Friday, the superintendent announced that a class at Hazlet Middle School was exposed to an infected individual last week (watch below):
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“A class of students at the middle school has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. As per Monmouth County Health Department protocol, the individual, smart support staff and the class of students will now be quarantined for 14 days," Ridley said.
“Please be aware that no one, including the individual who tested positive has shown any symptoms, and we are following these in-place procedures simply as a precaution and to do what is best for our students and staff.”
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Ridley said that he has spoken directly with the Monmouth County Health Director, who has “applauded our immediate and comprehensive reaction to this situation.”
Hazlet students returned to in-person instruction on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The individual has – and will not be – identified for privacy reasons, according to the superintendent. Should the situation evolve, the district will follow up appropriately.
Hazlet’s announcement is just the latest in a string of New Jersey schools reporting cases. A Little Silver student also tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week, sending an entire sixth grade cohort back to all-virtual instruction. Read more: Little Silver Student Tests Positive For COVID-19: Superintendent
Griebling Elementary School in Howell is also shuttered until Sept. 16 due to a positive COVID-19 test. Read more: Howell School To Go Remote For 2 Days Due To Coronavirus
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