HYANNIS – Barnstable County and the Barnstable Public School District has confirmed that the second case of COVID-19 is the wife of a Sandwich man who was the first confirmed.

Cape Cod Healthcare stated on Saturday morning that a patient had a confirmed positive test for COVID-19.

Due to HIPAA, Cape Cod Healthcare does not share patient information.

According to a statement from the Barnstable Public School District, his wife, a staff member of the Barnstable Community Innovation School was sent home on March 6 after showing symptoms.

Barnstable County officials said that with the newest revelation, it’s even more important for older adults or those with underlying health conditions to stay at home and avoid gatherings.

Barnstable Public Schools Superintendent Meg Mayo-Brown sent a message to staff and families over the weekend, asking that those with the Barnstable Community Innovation School quarantine for the next few days and watch for signs and symptoms of the virus.