Aaron Crook Reports COVID Cases at Multiple Schools, Possible In-school Transmission at Veterans Park

RPS COVID Cases

RHS

Last night, Friday, January 22, Aaron Crook reported that the District learned that a member of the Ridgefield High School community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was in the RHS building while potentially infectious to others on Wednesday, January 20th. Contact tracing for this case is underway.

ERMS

In addition, Crook said that a member of the East Ridge Middle School community is presumed positive for COVID-19. This individual was in the ERMS building while potentially infectious to others on Tuesday, January 19th, and Wednesday, January 20th. Contact tracing for this case is underway. 

Veterans Park - possible in-school transmission

Today, Saturday, January 23, Crook reported that the District learned that a member of the Veterans Park Elementary School community has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was in the VPES building while potentially infectious to others on Thursday, January 21st.

"This individual was exposed to another positive individual at school, therefore in school transmission cannot be ruled out in this case. This cohort’s quarantine period will be extended by several days. Families will receive a phone call from the VPES school nurse or administrator," said Crook.

Crook has conferred with Town of Ridgefield Health Director, Ed Briggs, and RPS Medical Advisor, Dr. James Ahern about these cases.

Please wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance. In partnership, Aaron Aaron Crook, RN COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Liaison