BREAKING: East Greenwich School is Shut Down Over Potential Coronavirus Exposure Tied to Travel
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BREAKING: East Greenwich School is Shut Down Over Potential Coronavirus Exposure Tied to Travel
According to multiple sources, the closure is tied to concerns about the potential exposure that may have occurred relating to a parent traveling on vacation to Italy over the school vacation.
The school confirmed the closure and said the School Department would be issuing a statement “in the next couple of hours.”
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This is the third school in Rhode Island to be closed.
The school sent out a statement mid-morning on Tuesday.
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Statement from Meadowbrook Farms School
Good morning East Greenwich Families and Community Members,
Meadowbrook Farms School was closed today out of an abundance of caution. It is important to note there are no students or staff that are persons under investigation for COVID-19.
Early this morning, the principal was informed by a parent, whose family recently traveled abroad, that one of their children woke up sick with a fever and cough. This child does not attend East Greenwich Public Schools. However, a sibling is a student at Meadowbrook Farms and has no symptoms.
The Rhode Island Department of Health was contacted immediately. The family was asked to contact the RIDOH and did speak directly with the doctor on call. Additionally, cleaning protocols advised by the Department of Health are taking place this morning at Meadowbrook Farms. Any additional information will be communicated as needed.
Respectfully,
Frank Pallota, Ed. D