New Hampshire Resident Being Tested For Coronavirus

NEW LONDON, N.H. (CBS) – One person in New Hampshire is being tested for coronavirus, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Sunday. This is the fourth person in the state to be tested though no cases have been officially identified. The DHHS said the person developed symptoms after traveling to Italy, where the virus has spread in recent weeks, but did not provide any specifics. Related: How Can I Prevent Coronavirus? Should I Wear A Mask? And Other Questions At least two New Hampshire school districts are asking students and faculty who recently returned from a trip to Europe to stay home for the next week over coronavirus fears. A total of 35 students from Kearsarge Regional High School were taking part in an educational trip through Italy, France and the United Kingdom.  Superintendent of Schools Winfried Feneberg said there is no indication any students were exposed to coronavirus. Feneberg said the school administration met Sunday to review the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. After the discussions, the district decided to have students and staff remain home until March 9. Kearsarge students are returning to class Monday after February break. “This will ensure that a 14-day time period has elapsed from the time the students left the affected region,” said Feneberg. “We will continue to monitor all students and follow the reco...
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