3 in Norwalk schools test positive for COVID-19

NORWALK — At least three people in Norwalk schools have tested positive for COVID-19, according to School Superintendent Alexandra Estrella.

“On Friday, Norwalk public schools was notified that three members of our school community have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and a fourth was presumed positive,” Estrella said.

“The affected persons have been instructed to remain home in self-isolation for 10 days and have been provided with additional instructions to follow prior to returning to school.

“Family members have also been instructed to contact their healthcare provider about getting tested. Any student required to self-quarantine will have access to virtual instruction.”

The last day these persons were in the district was Tuesday and Thursday.

Anyone who is considered a “close contact” with these persons has been, or will be contacted directly by school or local health officials, and provided with instructions on the appropriate steps to take.

Estrella said consultation with the local health department and district medical adviser, the following actions have been taken:

All P-TECH students and staff will transition to virtual instruction for 14 days, effective Monday.

One Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School classroom and several Silvermine staff will transition to virtual instruction for 14 days effective Monday.

Bus routes serving Brien McMahon High School, Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School have also been impacted and those families have been contacted individually. These bus riders will transition to virtual learning for 14 days, effective Monday.

“We are closely monitoring this situation and working with our Norwalk Health Director Deanna D’Amore and the District’s Medical Adviser Dr. Norman Weinberger. We will provide you with updates as needed. If you have questions about your child or school, please contact your school’s principal,” Estrella said.