6 New Coronavirus Cases In Ridgewood Public Schools: District

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Six people have tested positive for the coronavirus throughout Ridgewood Public Schools, including two each at Ridgewood High School, George Washington Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School, the district announced.

In a letter from Superintendent Daniel Fishbein, he reported the six total cases, but didn't offer information whether the positive tests were from students or employees.

He did, however, say that the cases were unrelated and "the individuals were not within the school buildings."

"The District is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state, and local health department guidance in order to assure the health and safety of our community. Upon conclusion of the investigation, all close contacts were identified and notified," he wrote.

This comes as New Jersey reports COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up across the state, and the Garden State expanded its state quarantine list to 45, the highest number yet.