Coronavirus Update: Solon Students Have No Symptoms

SOLON, OH — Two Solon High students are in self-quarantine after interacting with a person who has the new coronavirus. The students have yet to develop any symptoms and are in good health, school district officials said Tuesday night.

Fred Bolden, Solon Schools' superintendent pro tempore, wrote a letter to families on Tuesday night to update them on the situation. He said the district would not close schools, unless guidance from the state changed.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine said public schools, teaching grades K-12, should not close at this time. He said that recommendation may change in the future, depending on the spread of the coronavirus, called COVID-19.

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"We use public health resources and the governor’s official requests to guide our decision-making and implement proactive steps to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Additionally, our preparedness planning for any potential school closures continues here in the district," Bolden said in his letter.

He concluded his letter by saying the COVID-19 spread in Ohio has created a fluid situation. The district will continue to update the community as new information emerges.

Update: A previous version of this article said three students in self-quarantine. There are only two students in self-quarantine.